CHC 1254 - Intervention

Art. 1254. Intervention

A. Intervention in intrafamily adoption proceedings shall not be allowed except on motion to the court and a showing of good cause.

B. Such intervention shall be limited to persons having a substantial caretaking relationship with the child for one year or longer, or any other person that the court finds to be a party in interest.

C. The intervention of a party in interest shall be for the limited purpose of presenting evidence as to the best interests of the child.

Acts 1991, No. 235, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.