§5-212. Appointment of guardian ad litem for minor
In any proceeding under this Part, including for issuing, modifying or terminating an order of guardianship for a minor, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem for the minor. The appointment may be made at any time, but the court shall make every effort to make the appointment as soon as possible after the commencement of the proceeding. The court shall follow the requirements of section 1‑111 and other applicable law or court rules in making the appointment. [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Article 5: MAINE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS
18-C §5-201. Appointment and status of guardian
18-C §5-202. Parental appointment of guardian
18-C §5-203. Objection by minor or others to parental appointment
18-C §5-204. Judicial appointment of guardian; conditions for appointment
18-C §5-205. Judicial appointment of guardian; procedure
18-C §5-206. Terms of order appointing guardian
18-C §5-207. Duties of guardian
18-C §5-208. Powers of guardian
18-C §5-209. Rights and immunities of guardian
18-C §5-210. Modification or termination of guardianship; other proceedings after appointment