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Appointment of Guardian ad Litem Instructions

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective September 12, 2024

This form provides instructions on how to ask the court to appoint a Guardian ad Litem (GAL). A GAL is an attorney appointed by the court to represent what is best for a minor child.

The court describes it as: Instructions on the process for the appointment of a Guardian ad Litem for self-represented parties.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when a party believes a GAL should be appointed, such as if a child was born during a marriage and one party questions the father's identity, or if a party wants to change the amount of time a child spends with a parent.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who can ask for a GAL to be appointed?
Either party can request that a GAL be appointed by completing the instructions provided on this form.
What happens after the request is made?
The judge reviews the request and decides whether or not to order the GAL at the judge's discretion.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect September 12, 2024.

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