The Connecticut Petition for Appointment of Guardian Ad Item/Release of Identifying Information (New 10/17) is a form used by individuals in the state of Connecticut to petition the court for the appointment of a Guardian Ad Item (GAL) in a family law case. The form is also used to release the identifying information of the minor children involved in the case. The form is to be completed by the petitioner, signed by them and filed with the court. The Connecticut Petition for Appointment of Guardian Ad Item/Release of Identifying Information (New 10/17) is divided into three sections. The first section requires the petitioner to provide the court with information about the minor children involved in the case, such as their names and birthdates. The second section requires the petitioner to provide information about the GAL they wish to be appointed, such as their qualifications and any conflicts of interest. The final section requires the petitioner to make a request for the release of identifying information of the minor children to the GAL. There are two types of Connecticut Petition for Appointment of Guardian Ad Item/Release of Identifying Information (New 10/17): one for initial appointment of a GAL and one for reappointment of a GAL.