Section 1551 - DefinitionsAs used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings. [2013, c. 406, §1(NEW).]
1.Division. "Division" means the Family Division within the District Court established in section 183. [2013, c. 406, §1(NEW).]
2.Guardian ad litem. "Guardian ad litem" means a person appointed as the court's agent to represent the best interests of one or more children pursuant to Title 18-C, section 1-111, Title 19-A, section 1507 or Title 22, section 4005. [2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §8(AMD); 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14(AFF).]
3.Best interests of the child. "Best interests of the child" means an outcome that serves or otherwise furthers the health, safety, well-being, education and growth of the child. In applying the standard of best interests of the child in Title 18-C and Title 19-A cases, the relevant factors set forth in Title 19-A, section 1653, subsection 3 must be considered. [2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §9(AMD); 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14(AFF).]
Amended by 2019, c. 417,§ B-14, eff. 6/20/2019.Amended by 2018, c. 402,§ C-9, eff. 7/1/2019.Amended by 2018, c. 402,§ C-8, eff. 7/1/2019.Added by 2013, c. 406,§ 1, eff. 10/9/2013.