Guardian ad Litem Procedures in Family and Paternity Cases

Waukesha Family Division Judges, Commissioners, and Clerks have teamed up with the Circuit Court Business Center and the Family section of the County Bar to develop Guardian ad Litem procedures. Circuit Court Clerks are available for in person assistance during regular business hours. Be sure to review all Guardian ad Litem information.

We look forward to continuing our service to you.

Contact Information

(All phone numbers are area code 262):

Questions regarding payments or other financial issues should be directed to:

Janet K. 548-7493

Dawn B. 548-7479

Penny D. 548-7495

Colleen T. 548-7496

Jake B. 896-8488

Vicky S. 896-8485

Wendy Muelling, Business Center Coordinator: 548-7500

To view payments on-line Via WCCA go to: http://wcca.wicourts.gov/loadCourtFeeCaseSearch.do

Questions regarding Court Orders/directives, and other non-financial matters should be directed to the Family Division Staff:

Family Court Commissioners: 548-7544

Hope G. Legal Clerk - Judge Pitzo: 548-7503

Zoe H. Legal Clerk - Judge Dorow: 548-7538

State Bar GAL Practice Guidelines, should be reviewed by all Guardians ad Litem practicing in Waukesha County:

http://www.wisbar.org/SiteCollectionDocuments/Publications/1-GAL-Practice-Guidelines-2016-Update.pdf

Domestic Abuse Guidebook for Wisconsin Guardians ad Litem

https://www.wicourts.gov/publications/guides/docs/galguidebook.pdf

Documents

Documents outlining the Practices, FAQ's, and Contact Info for Court staff and to materials on the Clerk of Court website:

GAL Guidelines

FAQ - GAL

To obtain forms and documents go to: http://www.waukeshacounty.gov/familycourt

Down-loadable Copies of GAL generated Orders and Letters:

• Attorney Communication Letter
• Affidavit for Services Rendered
• Order Discharging GAL

Read-only Copies of specific Court generated Orders for litigants and for GAL appointments:

• Order Appointing GAL - Consent
• Order Appointing GAL - Consent - Marital Presumption
• Order Appointing GAL - Consent - Minor Parent
• Order for payment and additional deposit of GAL fees
• Order for Final Payment of GAL Fees 
• Order for Final Payment of GAL Fees and Order for Judgment
• Order for Final Payment of GAL Fees and Order for Judgment - Defaulted
• Order for Final Payment of GAL Fees with Refund