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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. In making decisions on behalf of a parent or other person responsible for the welfare of a child, a guardian ad litem appointed for the parent or other person responsible for the welfare of a child pursuant to NRS 432B.46803 shall:
(a) Consider the wishes of the parent or other person and inform the court of those wishes; and
(b) Act in the best interests of the parent or other person, as determined by the guardian ad litem using his or her independent judgment.
2. Communications between a parent or other person responsible for the welfare of a child and his or her guardian ad litem are privileged and confidential to the same extent as communications between the parent and his or her attorney.
3. A guardian ad litem appointed pursuant to NRS 432B.46803 may not take any action to relinquish parental rights, effectuate a termination of parental rights or consent to a specific adoption on behalf of the person for whom the guardian ad litem is appointed.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 38. Public Welfare § 432B.46809. Powers and duties of and limitations on guardian ad litem; communications privileged - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-38-public-welfare/nv-rev-st-432b-46809/
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