§ 35A-1377 – Authority concurrent to parental rights.
35A-1377. Authority concurrent to parental rights. The commencement of the standby guardian’s authority pursuant to a determination of incapacity, determination of debilitation, or written consent shall not itself divest the petitioner or designator of any parental or guardianship rights, but shall confer upon the standby guardian concurrent authority with respect to the minor child. (1995, […]
§ 35A-1378 – Powers and duties.
35A-1378. Powers and duties. A standby guardian designated pursuant to G.S. 35A-1374 and a guardian of the person or general guardian appointed pursuant to this Article have all of the powers, authority, duties, and responsibilities of a guardian appointed pursuant to Subchapter II of this Chapter. (1995, c. 313, s. 1.)
§ 35A-1379 – Appointment of guardian ad litem.
35A-1379. Appointment of guardian ad litem. (a) The clerk may appoint a volunteer guardian ad litem, if available, to represent the best interests of the minor child or incompetent adult and, where appropriate, express the wishes of the minor child or incompetent adult. (b) The duties of the guardian ad litem, when appointed, shall be […]