232D.303 Attorney for minor.
1. Upon the filing of a petition for appointment of a guardian pursuant to section 232D.301, the court shall appoint an attorney for the minor, if the court determines that the interests of the minor are or may be inadequately represented.
2. An attorney representing the minor shall advocate for the wishes of the minor to the extent that those wishes are reasonably ascertainable and advocate for best interest of the minor if the wishes of the minor are not reasonably ascertainable.
2019 Acts, ch 56, §13, 44, 45
Section takes effect January 1, 2020, and applies to guardianships and guardianship proceedings of minors established or pending before, on, or after that date; 2019 Acts, ch 56, §44, 45
Structure Iowa Code
Chapter 232D - MINOR GUARDIANSHIPS
Section 232D.101 - Short title.
Section 232D.102 - Definitions.
Section 232D.103 - Jurisdiction.
Section 232D.105 - Proceedings governed by other law.
Section 232D.106 - Applicability of rules of civil procedure.
Section 232D.201 - Termination of parental rights and child in need of assistance cases.
Section 232D.202 - Death of parents.
Section 232D.203 - Guardianship with parental consent.
Section 232D.204 - Guardianship without parental consent.
Section 232D.303 - Attorney for minor.
Section 232D.304 - Attorney for parent.
Section 232D.305 - Court visitor.
Section 232D.306 - Hearing on petition.
Section 232D.307 - Background checks of proposed guardians.
Section 232D.308 - Selection of guardian — qualifications and preferences.
Section 232D.309 - Emergency appointment of temporary guardian.
Section 232D.310 - Appointment of a guardian for a minor on a standby basis.
Section 232D.311 - Appointment of guardian for minor approaching majority on a standby basis.
Section 232D.401 - Order appointing guardian and powers of guardian.
Section 232D.402 - Duties and responsibilities of guardian.
Section 232D.501 - Reports of guardian.
Section 232D.502 - Removal of guardian — appointment of successor guardian.
Section 232D.503 - Termination and modification of guardianships.