1. Within sixty (60) days of the appointment, the Guardian ad Litem for incarcerated adult or military attorney shall either file an answer on behalf of the Respondent or a report stating that after careful examination of the case that the Respondent is unable to present a defense if applicable in that case.

2. Upon appointment, the Clerk of the Court shall provide the Guardian ad Litem or military attorney a copy of the most recently filed motion and a copy of the Petition, at no cost.

3. The Clerk of the Court shall provide the Guardian ad Litem or military attorney a copy of the complete Court file, at no cost, if the appointed attorney determines that he/she requires a copy of the entire file in order to adequately discharge his/her duties. This copy shall be provided to the attorney upon the attorney's informal request.

1. In any action or proceeding in which a Respondent does not make an appearance and may be in military service, appointments of military attorneys are made pursuant to the Service Members' Civil Relief Act, 50 App. U.S.C. §§ 501 et seq.

2. Before any judgment by default will be entered against any Respondent, the Petitioner must file with the court an affidavit stating whether or not the Respondent is in military service and showing necessary facts to support the affidavit. If the Petitioner is unable to determine whether or not the Respondent is in military service, the affidavit shall so state.

3. If it appears to the Court that a Respondent is in the military service, an attorney will be appointed to represent the Respondent. If, based upon the affidavit filed in an action, the Court is unable to determine whether the Respondent is in military service, the Court, before entering judgment, may require the Petitioner to file a bond pursuant to 50 App. U,S.C. § 521(b)(3).

4. Upon appointment, the Clerk of the Court shall provide the military attorney a copy of the most recently filed motion and a copy of the Petition, at no cost. If the military attorney determines that a copy of the complete Court file is necessary in order to adequately perform his/her duties, the Clerk of the Court shall provide a copy of the complete Court file at no cost.

5. Within sixty (60) days of the appointment, the military attorney shall either file an answer on behalf of the Respondent or a report stating that after careful examination of the case, the military attorney is unable to present a defense on behalf of the Respondent.

6. The duties of a military attorney include the filing of a motion for stay of proceedings where the conduct of the military Respondent's defense is materially affected by reason of the Respondent's military service. Motions and requests for a hearing for a stay of proceedings submitted by military attorneys shall be supported by an affidavit containing specific reasons why the military Respondent's service materially affects his ability to conduct his defense. The affidavit shall include:

7. Any party who has income from any branch of the military shall provide documentation verifying their total pay, with each allowance specifically set forth, to the opposing party at least seven (7) days prior to any hearing.