Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Will Cnty. 19.05

As amended through September 23, 2024

Rule 19.05 - Appointment Order

Whenever a Court appoints a Childs Representative or Guardian Ad Litem, the appointment order shall specify the tasks expected of the Childs Representative or Guardian Ad Litem. The designated counsel for the parties shall forward a copy of the appointment order within five (5) days of entry thereof to the Attorney for the child, the Guardian Ad Litem and / or the Childs Representative. The order shall be made in the following format:

1. The order shall be made pursuant to the standardized appointment order.

2. The appointment order shall order the parties to pay retainer amounts to the Attorney for the child. Guardian Ad Litem or the Childs Representative by a date certain.

3. The Attorney for the child. Guardian Ad Litem or the Childs Representative shall submit statements to litigants for services rendered within ninety (90) days of his / her appointment and every thirty (30 days thereafter during the course of his/ her appointment.

4. Unless otherwise determined by the Court upon good cause shown, both parties shall be jointly and severely liable for the fees and costs of the Attorney for the Child, Guardian Ad Litem and / or Childs Representative.

Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Will Cnty. 19.05

Effective 11/30/2015; Revised 10/1/2023.