DAR-0019
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT BY PARTY OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM APPOINTMENT AND FEES
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I have discussed with my attorney the two options for Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) appointment, and I select (check the applicable line):
__________ TRACK ONE
By checking Track One, I acknowledge that I understand:
  1. The advance payment will not be the total fee for the GAL’s services.
  2. Although I may ask the Court to allocate some of the fees to the other party, I may be responsible for all the fees incurred by the GAL.
  3. I am representing to the Court that I am financially responsible and have the ability to pay the GAL fees.
  4. If I request the GAL to attend the hearing, I am responsible for paying the GAL fees for testimony in advance.
  5. The Court has the power to enforce the fee order through contempt of court and/or garnishment of wages.
__________ TRACK TWO
By checking Track Two, I acknowledge that I understand:
  1. The GAL has the ethical obligation only to interview the parties and the child or children and write recommendations.
  2. If I request the GAL to do work in addition to the duties set out in Paragraph 1, I will pay the GAL in advance for such work.
  3. If I request the GAL to attend the mediation or a hearing, I am responsible for paying the GAL fees for their time in advance.
I acknowledge that I have carefully and completely read the above instructions and received a copy for my records.
DATED: ______________
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Signature, Party
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Printed Name, Party
I acknowledge that I have carefully and completely discussed the above acknowledgement with my client before this form was signed.
DATED: ______________
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Signature, Attorney
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Printed Name, Attorney
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