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Rule 605 Guardian ad litem

Baldwin's Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated32nd Judicial Circuit - Boyd County Family Court

Baldwin's Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated
32nd Judicial Circuit - Boyd County Family Court
Rule 6. Miscellaneous Rules Relating to Family Law Practice
KY RBFC Rule 605
Rule 605 Guardian ad litem
Currentness
A. If a guardian ad litem is appointed in a family court matter (not involving a termination of parental rights as requested by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services) an Order Appointing a Guardian ad Litem will be prepared by the Judge's office that specifies the percentage of financial responsibility of each party. The fee will be determined based on the the1 following:
a. The character of the litigation;
b. The rights in controversy;
c. The nature, duration and extent of the services;
d. The responsibility, industry, diligence and accomplishment of the guardian;
e. The general methods of evaluating attorney fees; and
f. The allowance for services, if any, in the Court of Appeals.
B. Any motions for payment of Guardian Ad Litem fees must be submitted with a verified time affidavit. The Guardian Ad Litem may obtain a copy of the court file/record at no cost.
C. The GAL will collect said fees from the parties according to the Order Appointing Guardian ad Litem.

Credits

HISTORY: Adopted effective April 29, 2012.

Footnotes

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So in original.
Boyd Family Court Rule 605, KY R BOYD FAM CT Rule 605
Current with amendments received through November 15, 2023. Some rules may be more current, see credits for details.
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