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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
A guardian ad litem appointed by the court in a proceeding pursuant to the Kinship Guardianship Act shall:
A. in connection with a petition for guardianship, make a diligent investigation of the circumstances surrounding the petition, including visiting the child in the home, interviewing the person proposed as guardian and interviewing the parents of the child if available;
B. in connection with a petition or motion for revocation of a guardianship, recommend an appropriate transition plan in the event the guardianship is revoked; and
C. at a hearing held in connection with proceedings described in Subsection A or B of this section, report to the court concerning the best interests of the child and the child's position on the requested relief.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 40. Domestic Affairs § 40-10B-10. Guardian ad litem; powers and duties - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-40-domestic-affairs/nm-st-sect-40-10b-10/
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