Guardian Ad Litem Statement {NHJB-2340-DF}

NHJB-2340-DF - GUARDIAN AD LITEM STATEMENT. This form is used in the New Hampshire Judicial Branch for billing and compensation of appointed Guardians ad Litem (GALs) in family, juvenile, and guardianship cases. The form provides a standardized method to submit final, interim, or supplemental invoices for professional services and related expenses. GALs must detail total hours worked at the authorized rate of $125 per hour, add approved reimbursable expenses (mileage and telephone only), and include any previous billing totals. Each statement must include the appointment order, be signed under certification of accuracy, and approved by a Referee or Hearing Officer, followed by judicial review and final approval by a Judge. Instructions specify compensation limits by case type, including maximum fees such as $3,000 for abuse/neglect or termination of parental rights (TPR) cases, $2,000 for delinquency or CHINS cases, and $1,000 for review hearings. Bills must be submitted within 60 days of case disposition or discharge, and all time must be itemized. www.FormsWorkflow.com