14-2-312. Hearing; appointment of guardian ad litem.
After the petition has been filed, the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the child unless the court finds the interests of the child will be represented adequately by the petitioner or another party to the action and are not adverse to that party. If the court appoints a guardian ad litem it shall approve a fee for services. When a petition is filed and presented to the judge, the judge shall set the petition for hearing. The Wyoming Rules of Civil Procedure, including the right of a parent, child or interested person to demand a jury trial, are applicable in actions brought under this act.
Structure Wyoming Statutes
Article 3 - Termination of Parental Rights
Section 14-2-308 - Definitions.
Section 14-2-310 - Parties Authorized to File Petition.
Section 14-2-311 - Contents of Petition.
Section 14-2-312 - Hearing; Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem.
Section 14-2-313 - Service of Petition.
Section 14-2-314 - Social Study Required; Information to Be Shown; Not Excluded as Hearsay.
Section 14-2-315 - Order Terminating the Parent-Child Legal Relationship; Contents.
Section 14-2-316 - Dismissal of Petition; Continuation of Hearing.
Section 14-2-317 - Effect of Order of Termination.
Section 14-2-318 - Costs of Proceedings; Appointment of Counsel.
Section 14-2-319 - Determination of Indigency; Recovery of Payment.