Order Appointing Guardian Ad Litem {CC-293}

CC-293 V1 - ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM. This form issued by the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit in Illinois (Winnebago or Boone County), is used to formally appoint an attorney as Guardian ad Litem (GAL) to represent the best interests of a minor child or ward involved in a legal matter. The order is typically entered when the court determines that the issues in the case require independent representation for the child to ensure their rights and welfare are protected. The appointed GAL is granted access to the child and all relevant records, including medical, educational, and counseling information, with the cooperation of the parents or legal guardians. The order specifies who the child currently resides with, outlines the responsibilities of both parties to pay the GAL’s fees, and may set hourly rates and retainers based on court rules or party waivers. It also schedules the next court appearance and requires the court clerk or counsel to provide the GAL with a copy of the order. www.FormsWorkflow.com