Order Appointing Guardian ad Litem or Attorney
Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective February 1, 2018
This form is used by the court to officially order the appointment of either a guardian ad litem or an attorney for a specific individual. It is a court order that names the appointed person and notes if consent to act is needed.
The court describes it as: To order appointment of either a guardian ad litem or counsel for an individual. CCAP form.
Where this fits in a case
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This form is used when a matter is already before the court and the individual(s) involved need the court to appoint a guardian ad litem or an attorney.
Prepared by the court or clerk.
Official instructions
How-to guides published by the court for this form.
Common questions
- What is this form for?
- This form is used to create a court order that appoints a guardian ad litem or an attorney for someone. It is titled 'Order Appointing Guardian ad Litem or Attorney.'
- Who fills out this form?
- The form is an order issued by the court.
- Does this form require a filing fee?
- The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this form.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect February 1, 2018.
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