§ 259.65 — Appointment of Attorney and Guardian Ad Litem
Plain-Language Summary
Authorizes the court to appoint an attorney or guardian ad litem for the person being adopted in any adoption proceeding, with costs potentially assessed to the adopting parents.
259.65 APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY AND GUARDIAN AD LITEM.
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Subdivision 1.Appointment.
In any adoption proceeding, the court may appoint an attorney or a guardian ad litem, or both, for the person being adopted. §
Subd. 2.Costs.
The court may order the adopting parents to pay the costs of services rendered by guardians or attorneys appointed pursuant to subdivision 1, provided that such parents shall be given a reasonable opportunity to be heard.
History:
1974 c 383 s 1,2; 1994 c 631 s 31
**NOTE: **A transfer of a power or responsibility in this chapter to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families is effective upon notice of the commissioner of children, youth, and families to the commissioners of administration, management and budget, and other relevant departments along with the secretary of the senate, the chief clerk of the house of representatives, and the chairs and ranking minority members of the relevant legislative committees and divisions. Laws 2024, chapter 80, article 8, section 72, Laws 2023, chapter 70, article 12, section 30.
History: History: 1974 c 383 s 1,2; 1994 c 631 s 31