Family — GAL appointments

By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//October 27, 2011//

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Family — GAL appointments

Ayla Annac appeals a post-divorce order denying her motion to modify her child’s physical placement schedule and other requests. The dispositive issue on appeal is whether the circuit court was required to appoint a guardian ad litem before deciding the motion. We conclude that the court was required to appoint a guardian ad litem pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 767.407(1)(a) (2009-10) because the motion, if granted, would substantially alter the amount of time each parent would spend with the children. Accordingly, we reverse the order and remand for the appointment of a guardian ad litem and for further proceedings consistent with this opinion. This opinion will not be published.

2011AP179 In re the marriage of: Kamal v. Annac

Dist IV, Dane County, Fiedler, J., Per Curiam

Attorneys: For Appellant: Tess-Mattner, Kent A., Brookfield; For Respondent: Menting, Anthony J., Madison

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