Vacation or modification of order; time; appointment of guardian
ad litem or advocate
Sec. 5. The court may vacate or modify a postadoption contact
order entered under this chapter at any time after the adoption if the
court determines, after a hearing, that it is in the best interests of the
adopted child. Before hearing the petition to:
(1) vacate or modify; or
(2) compel compliance with;
the postadoption contact order, the court may appoint a guardian ad
litem or court appointed special advocate to represent and protect the
best interests of the adopted child. However, the court may only
appoint a guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate for
the adopted child under this chapter if the interests of an adoptive
parent differ from the child's interests to the extent that the court
determines that the appointment is necessary to protect the best
interests of the child.
As added by P.L.196-1997, SEC.11.
Last modified: May 24, 2006