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.
History: Laws 2001, ch. 167, ยง 10.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Article 10B - Kinship Guardianship
Section 40-10B-1 - Short title.
Section 40-10B-3 - Definitions.
Section 40-10B-4 - Jurisdiction and venue.
Section 40-10B-5 - Petition; who may file; contents.
Section 40-10B-6 - Service of petition; notice; parties.
Section 40-10B-7 - Temporary guardianship pending hearing.
Section 40-10B-8 - Hearing; elements of proof; burden of proof; judgment; child support.
Section 40-10B-9 - Guardian ad litem; appointment.
Section 40-10B-10 - Guardian ad litem; powers and duties.
Section 40-10B-11 - Nomination objection by child.
Section 40-10B-12 - Revocation of guardianship.
Section 40-10B-13 - Rights and duties of guardian.
Section 40-10B-14 - Continuing jurisdiction of the court.
Section 40-10B-15 - Caregiver's authorization affidavit.
Section 40-10B-16 - Financial subsidies; eligibility.
Section 40-10B-17 - Financial subsidies; nonrecurring expenses.
Section 40-10B-18 - Guardianship assistance agreements.
Section 40-10B-19 - Successor guardians.
Section 40-10B-20 - Discontinuance of guardianship assistance payments.