Order Appointing Guardian Ad Litem Childs Representative Attorney For Child {CO 19}

CO 19 - ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM. This form is used in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit in Will County, Illinois, when there is a legal dispute between parties regarding matters that affect minor children. These disputes may include allocation of parental responsibilities, parenting time, relocation, allegations of abuse or neglect, or other parenting-related issues. The form allows the court to formally appoint a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL)—or, alternatively, a Child Representative or Attorney for the Child—to represent the best interests of the child(ren) involved. The appointed person is typically a licensed attorney tasked with investigating the facts of the case, meeting with the child(ren), and providing the court with recommendations. The form includes the appointee’s contact information, the names and ages of the children, instructions regarding the allocation of fees, and requirements for both parties to cooperate with the GAL’s investigation. It also schedules a future court date to review the status of the GAL’s findings and report. www.FormsWorkflow.com