Legal Opinion
In re the Marriage of Heil
Colorado Court of Appeals
Decided September 13, 2001No. 00CA0946Published
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Judge NEY
In this dissolution of marriage proceeding, Thomas F. Heil (husband) appeals a magistrate's order, affirmed by the district court, requiring him to pay the fees of Naney L. Wallace, the guardian ad litem (GAL) appointed to represent Mary P. Heil (wife). We affirm.
Husband and wife commenced a dissolution proceeding in August 1998. Because of significant mental health issues affecting wife, the trial court appointed the GAL to represent her pursuant to C.R.C.P. 17. Wife was also represented by separate counsel.
Several months later, when the parties had reached a tentative…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- The PEOPLE of the State of Colorado, In the Interest of M.M., a Child, and concerning C.M.Supreme Court of Colorado · 1986
- Greer v. GreerSupreme Court of Colorado · 1942
- Wood v. ParkersonSupreme Court of Colorado · 1967
- In re the Marriage of BenjaminColorado Court of Appeals · 1987