1. (a) If a parent objects to the termination of the parent-child relationship, the court shall appoint:

   1. (1) a guardian ad litem;
   2. (2) a court appointed special advocate; or

   3. (3) both;

      for the child.

2. (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.