Wisconsin Order Appointing Guardian ad Item or Attorney (Ch. 48 and 938) is a court order that appoints a legal representative to represent a minor or legally incapacitated person in a legal proceeding. This order is issued by a Wisconsin court, typically in cases involving family law, probate, and juvenile matters. The representative appointed by the court is known as a Guardian ad Item (GAL) or Attorney (Ch. 48 and 938). The GAL or Attorney is responsible for representing the interests of the minor or legally incapacitated person in court proceedings and advocating for them. The GAL or Attorney is also responsible for investigating the facts of the case, preparing legal documents, and providing legal advice to the minor or legally incapacitated person. The different types of Wisconsin Order Appointing Guardian ad Item or Attorney (Ch. 48 and 938) include: • Guardiaattemptem Order (Ch. 48) • Attorney Appointment Order (Ch. 938) • Custody and Placement Order (Ch. 48) • Child Support Order (Ch. 48) • Guardianship Order (Ch. 48) • Guardianship and Conservatorship Order (Ch. 48) • Guardianship of Minors Order (Ch. 48) • Guardianship of Incapacitated Persons Order (Ch. 48) • Guardianship of Minors with a Disability Order (Ch. 48)