Consent To Act As Guardian Ad Litem Or Attorney (Ch. 48 and 938) {JD-1798B}

JD-1798B - CONSENT TO ACT AS GUARDIAN AD LITEM OR ATTORNEY (CHAPTERS 48 AND 938). This form is used in the State of Wisconsin Circuit Court system for attorneys who are appointed to serve as either a guardian ad litem or an attorney for a child or juvenile in cases governed by Chapters 48 (Children’s Code) or 938 (Juvenile Justice Code) of the Wisconsin Statutes. It documents the appointed attorney’s formal consent to the appointment and affirms their qualifications. If accepting the role of guardian ad litem, the attorney certifies compliance with Supreme Court Rule Chapter 35.01. The attorney also affirms they are in good standing with the State Bar of Wisconsin. The signed consent is distributed to all relevant parties involved in the case, including the child or juvenile, parents, attorneys, caseworkers, and others as required. §§48.23, 48.235, 48.293, 48.981, 938.23, 938.235 and 938.293, Wisconsin Statutes. www.FormsWorkflow.com