19-7-44
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19-7-44.
(a)
The court may, in its discretion, appoint a guardian ad litem to represent a
minor child who is the subject of a paternity petition. Payment of the guardian
ad litem shall be as ordered by the court. Neither the child´s mother nor
the alleged or presumed father may represent the child as guardian ad litem.
(b)
The natural mother shall be made a party or, if not subject to the jurisdiction
of the court, shall be given notice in a manner prescribed by the court and an
opportunity to be heard.