Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 11, June 11, 2024
Section 8.26.3.34 - APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM FOR ADOPTEEA. See Sections 32A-5-24, 32A-5-33 and 32A-5-35 NMSA 1978.B. Mandatory appointment of guardian ad litem: A guardian ad litem shall be appointed for an adoptee when: (1) an adoptee is being relinquished to the department and the relinquishment is not being taken in an abuse and neglect proceeding or in contemplation of an adoption;(2) the adoption is contested; or(3) it is an open adoption and it is contemplated that there will be visitation between the biological family and the adoptee.C. Discretionary appointment of guardian ad litem: The court may appoint a guardian ad litem for the adoptee at any time in any adoption proceeding upon the motion of any party or upon the court's own motion.01/01/98; Recompiled 11/30/01