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1610.1

Order Appointing Guardian ad Litem of Minor

Illinois · Illinois Supreme Court · Effective November 1, 2025

This form is an official court order that appoints a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) for a minor child in a guardianship case. It records the details of the minor and the person or group appointed to act as the GAL.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used by the court to officially name a Guardian ad Litem, who is a person appointed by the judge to investigate the best interests of the minor and report findings to the court.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

What is a Guardian ad Litem (GAL)?
A GAL is a person appointed by the judge to investigate the best interests of the minor and make a report to the court.
Does this form require me to file a fee?
The form has sections to indicate how the GAL's fees will be paid, such as if the petitioner waived fees or if the County Treasurer will pay.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect November 1, 2025.

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