New Mexico Statutes 40-10B-10. Guardian ad litem; powers and duties
A guardian ad litem appointed by the court in a proceeding pursuant to the Kinship Guardianship Act shall:
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 40-10B-10
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
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.