Section 14-09.4-09 - Appointment - Interview of child - Court services - LimitationIn the manner and to the extent authorized by this title in a family law proceeding other than under this chapter, the court may:
1. Appoint an attorney, guardian ad litem, or similar representative for the child;3. Require the parties to participate in mediation or another form of alternative dispute resolution, but a party who has been the victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or other crime against the individual by another party to the proceeding may not be required to participate.4. Order an evaluation, investigation, or other assessment of the child's circumstances and the effect on the child of ordering or denying the requested custody or visitation or modifying a custody or visitation order; and5. Allocate payment between the parties of a fee for a service ordered under this section. Public funds may not be used to provide services under this section.Added by S.L. 2019, ch. 131 (SB 2051),§ 1, eff. 8/1/2019 and applicable to a proceeding commenced before 8/1/2019 in which a final order has not been entered and to a proceeding commenced on or after 8/1/2019.