Peitition For Appointment Of Guardian Ad Litem {FA-4136V}

FA-4136V - PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM. This form is used in Wisconsin family court cases involving either marriage or paternity to request that the court appoint a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) to represent the best interests of one or more minor children. A party may file this petition when there are concerns about the child's paternity, unresolved legal custody or physical placement disputes, or other significant issues such as abuse, domestic violence, or substance abuse that may impact the child’s well-being. The form provides space to identify which parent is filing, the specific children who may need representation, and the circumstances that justify appointing a GAL—either due to failed mediation efforts, safety risks, or hardship in attending mediation. It includes contact information for both parties and notes whether a GAL has previously been appointed. The petition acknowledges that the court may assign the cost of the GAL to one or both parents and provides for a request for hearing if the other party objects. §§767.407 and 891.39, Wisconsin Statutes. www.FormsWorkflow.com