Hames v. Roberts

with whom OPALA, Justice, joins, concurring.

¶ 1 In its opinion the court holds that protection of a child’s interests in the parent-child status relationship requires the appointment of independent counsel for the minor when a trial court is considering her eligibility for adoption under the terms of 10 O.S.Supp.1993 § 60.6(2).1 I concur in today’s pronouncement by reason of stare decisis, acknowledging that before entry of the decree of adoption and the creation of a new parent-child relationship the appointment of independent counsel for the minor is essential to protect the child’s rights…