PETITION FOR PAYMENT OF GAL FEES

OZAUKEE COUNTY


Payments of Guardian ad Litem fees will be made only upon Petition by the Guardian ad Litem as approved by Order of the Family Court Commissioner or Judge. As part of the Petition:

1. State fees.

2. State whether deposit has been made to cover fees.

3. If no deposit, or if deposit is not sufficient to cover fees, state facts of financial circumstances of parties, if known, or request that parties complete and submit financial disclosure statements if a party believes that he or she does not have the ability to pay GAL fees currently.

4. Request payment of GAL fees, either:

a. By a party or parties, or

b. By County, if sufficient funds on deposit,

OR on finding of:

* (1) inability of party/ies to pay

* (2) right of County to seek reimbursement in the future from party/ies determined unable to pay currently.

* MUST BE MADE PART OF FINDINGS/ORDER IF COUNTY IS TO PAY FEES

5. Submit a proposed Order incorporating the required findings and proposed order. If the Guardian ad Litem's services are completed, also request to be discharged as part of the order. Send a copy of proposed order on fees to all interested parties giving any party a right to object within 10 days of receipt of the proposed order. If parties are unrepresented, clearly explain that they must object in writing to the court. The objection to the court must contain a statement that the objector is mailing a copy of the objection to all other parties, whose names must be listed.

Normally, payment of Guardian ad Litem fees will be made upon completion of the Guardian ad Litem's duties. In unusual circumstances, interim requests for payment will be considered.