Rule 905.02 - Representation of Child's Parent or Legal CustodianIn every matter where the guardian ad litem is appointed to represent a parent or legal custodian under Rule 903.02, subd. 3, the guardian ad litem shall perform the following responsibilities:
(a) conduct an investigation to determine the facts relevant to the situation of the minor parent or incompetent adult and the family, which must include, unless specifically excluded by the court: (i) reviewing relevant documents;(ii) meeting with and observing the minor parent or incompetent adult in the home setting and considering the minor parent's, or incompetent adult's, wishes, as appropriate; and(iii) interviewing parents, caregivers, and others relevant to the case;(b) advocate for the minor parent's or incompetent adult's best interests by participating in appropriate aspects of the case and advocating for appropriate community services when necessary;(c) maintain the confidentiality of information related to a case, with the exception of sharing information as permitted by law to promote cooperative solutions that are in the best interests of the minor parent or incompetent adult;(d) monitor the minor parent's or incompetent adult's best interests throughout the judicial proceeding; and(e) present written reports on the minor parent's or incompetent adult's best interests that include conclusions and recommendations and the facts upon which they are based.Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 905.02