Goldfuss v. Goldfuss

HOGGE, Judge.

In this proceeding Gerald T. Ashcraft appeals from an order of the Kenton Circuit Court overruling his motion to fix compensation for his services as a guardian ad litem in an adoption proceeding. Ashcraft contends that the $15.00 fee allowed him pursuant to a general order of the circuit court was not a reasonable fee.

Ashcraft was appointed guardian ad li-tem to represent an infant being adopted. The child’s mother had voluntarily terminated her rights to the child. However, a consent to adoption signed by the child’s natural father was not properly notarized and he was not made…