Who fills out this form?

The form is filled out by the court-appointed Guardian ad Litem for the child. Great care must be taken to complete all sections accurately.

Does filing this form require a fee?

The form text does not mention any filing fees. It is a report to the court.

What kind of information does this form collect?

It collects information about the Guardian ad Litem's investigation, the child's wishes, and recommendations regarding the type and appointment of a guardian.

JN-1512

Report of Guardian ad Litem for Guardianship of a Child (48.9795, Wis. Stats.)

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective September 8, 2022

This form is a report written by the Guardian ad Litem to the court regarding a child's guardianship. It asks the court to consider the Guardian ad Litem's investigation findings and recommendations about who should be appointed as the child's guardian.

The court describes it as: Report of Guardian ad Litem for Guardianship of a Child (48.9795, Wis. Stats.)

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This form is used when a court case involves determining guardianship of a child, requiring the appointed Guardian ad Litem to report their findings to the judge.

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Who fills out this form?: The form is filled out by the court-appointed Guardian ad Litem for the child. Great care must be taken to complete all sections accurately.
Does filing this form require a fee?: The form text does not mention any filing fees. It is a report to the court.
What kind of information does this form collect?: It collects information about the Guardian ad Litem's investigation, the child's wishes, and recommendations regarding the type and appointment of a guardian.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect September 8, 2022.

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