North Dakota Code 14-09.4-09 – Appointment – Interview of child – Court services – Limitation
In the manner and to the extent authorized by this title in a family law proceeding other than under this chapter, the court may:
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 14-09.4-09
- 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.
- Individual: means a human being. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
1. Appoint an attorney, guardian ad litem, or similar representative for the child; 2. Interview the child; 3. Require the parties to participate in mediation or another form of alternative dispute resolution, but a party who has been the victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or other crime against the individual by another party to the proceeding may not be required to participate.
4. Order an evaluation, investigation, or other assessment of the child’s circumstances and the effect on the child of ordering or denying the requested custody or visitation or modifying a custody or visitation order; and
5. Allocate payment between the parties of a fee for a service ordered under this section.
Public funds may not be used to provide services under this section.