Guardian Ad Litem Appointment Order

GUARDIAN AD LITEM APPOINTMENT ORDER. This is a DeKalb County, Illinois family law court order used to appoint a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) to investigate and provide recommendations regarding disputes involving children. Common issues include the allocation of parental responsibilities, relocation requests, and other child-related matters before the court. The order identifies the appointed GAL, the children involved, the scope of the investigation, reporting requirements, and deadlines for submitting recommendations to the court. It also addresses communication with the GAL, interviews and home visits, retainer payments, allocation of GAL fees between the parties, and any additional conditions imposed by the court. The form is intended for use in the Circuit Court of the Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit. www.FormsWorkflow.com