Agreement For Guardian Ad Litem Evaluation (Page 3 of 3) in pdf

GAL Agreement

one party fails to keep a scheduled appointment, that person shall be responsible for

the entire cost of the scheduled time.

Upon the completion of the evaluation, a report will be filed with the Court. The parties

must obtain copies of the report from the Court unless the Court has stipulated another

method of distribution. No copies of preliminary findings or the final report will be

released without written instruction from the Court. The only exception is articulated

above (6d).

In the event that I am deposed, the party requesting the deposition agrees to pay any

fees regarding the deposition or complies with the orders of the Court regarding who will

pay the fees for deposition. I require a retainer in advance of the deposition which is an

estimate of the time involved in preparing for the deposition, travel to and from the

location of the deposition, the time for the deposition itself and the time to review a copy

of the deposition. If I elect to have my attorney present at the deposition, the party

requesting my presence will be responsible for my attorney's fees also in advance of the

deposition. In the event that I am required to testify, the costs will be shared equally and

the costs will be paid at least one week in advance of my testimony.

Despite the fact that I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Marriage

and Family Therapist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, it is important to

understand that I will not be serving as a psychotherapist, mediator, or arbitrator with

regard to your family. In other words, as a Guardian Ad Litem evaluator, I will not be

providing ongoing psychotherapy, family or couples counseling.

If for any reason, you are uncomfortable with any of the procedures and requirements,

described within this contract, please discuss your questions and concerns with me and

or seek consultation with counsel prior to signing this document. If you remain

dissatisfied with the terms for the evaluation, you have the right to seek further direction

from the Court.

It is important that you understand that you have the right to decline to participate in any

or all aspects of this evaluation. By signing this agreement it means you have read this

document, have had the opportunity to discuss the provisions with Patricia Brady and or

your attorney, and agree to proceed with the evaluation and with the terms of this

agreement.

Printed Name: _________________________________________

Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: __________

Guardian Ad Litem: ____________________________________________

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