Upon filing of a petition for a non-related adoption, counsel for the petitioners shall present a motion to the court to refer such petition to the proper person or agency for investigation in accordance with the provisions of the statute, and shall request the appointment of a guardian ad litem.
The petitioner's attorney shall have the duty of notifying the investigating agency or officer of their appointment by the Court within seven (7) days after entry of the order appointing the agency is filed.
Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Will Cnty. 12.01