RSA 461-A:16 Guardian ad Litem.

I. In contested proceedings under RSA 461-A, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem for a minor child when the court has reason for special concern regarding the welfare of the child. The role of the guardian ad litem shall be to gather information to assist the court in determining the best interests of the child. In determining whether to appoint a guardian ad litem, the court shall consider:
(a) The wishes of the parties;
(b) The age of the child;
(c) The nature of the proceeding, including the contentiousness of the hearing;
(d) The financial resources of the parties;
(e) The extent to which a guardian ad litem may assist in providing information concerning the best interest of the child;
(f) Whether the family has experienced a history of