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).]
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