Q: I don’t believe I need a GAL that the court assigned...
The court is appointing a GAL and I can’t afford it, and I’m not sure I need one, we were never married/divorced..there is no issue with the bio dad he left and was never heard from until I contacted him regarding this, he has his life and I have mine we just want to terminate his rights and he is in agreement. We have already filed the termination of parental rights and I’ve had him served but they haven’t located him which they probably won’t. He isn’t going to show for the court date. After speaking with him he’s not opposed to terminating his rights, he just doesn’t want to do all the court hassle miss work...
So what happens if I pay $750 for this GAL and then bio no shows for our initial court date..I’m just out $750. No one is contesting the termination, there should be a easier way if both parties agree on something...this seems a bit much...thoughts
A:
The statute requires it.
File a motion & see if the court will ordere the state to pay the GAL.
I'm a GAL, as well as a lawyer.
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