Sec. 7. (a) If a parent objects to the termination of the parent-child relationship, the court shall appoint:
(1) a guardian ad litem;
(2) a court appointed special advocate; or
(3) both;
for the child.
(b) If a guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate has been appointed for the child under IC 31-34-10, the court may reappoint the guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate to represent and protect the best interests of the child in the termination proceedings.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-5-4(d).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.18.