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12.942(b)

Order Appointing Guardian ad Litem

Florida · Florida Supreme Court · Effective March 1, 2015

This form is an official court order used to officially appoint a Guardian ad Litem. It details the appointment and outlines the guardian's powers and responsibilities regarding the minor child(ren) in the case.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when the court needs to appoint a Guardian ad Litem, either based on allegations of child abuse or neglect, or when the court believes it is in the best interest of the child(ren) to have one appointed.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
This form is an order that is issued by the Court. It is based on a motion filed by the Petitioner, Respondent, or the Court itself.
What does the appointed guardian do?
The guardian ad litem has powers to help advance the best interests of the minor child(ren) and must submit reports to the Court about issues like where the child lives or time-sharing.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect March 1, 2015.

Related forms

  • 12.942(a)

    Motion for Appointment of Guardian ad Litem

    This form is used to ask the judge to appoint a guardian ad litem. A guardian ad litem is meant to represent the best interests of a minor child in a family law case.

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