Rule 15.4D - CONTESTED INVOLUNTARY TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL FOR MINOR CHILD. COSTS(a) Whenever a proceeding for involuntary termination of parental rights is contested, an Answer shall be filed and the Court shall appoint counsel for the minor child or children in accordance with Section 2313 of the Adoption Act.(b) In every contested involuntary termination proceeding, Petitioner and Respondent shall each deposit into the Clerk's office a payment on account for the transcript fees and for fees and costs of counsel for the minor in an amount to be fixed by the Court. Additional fees may be assessed, and said fees may be taxed as costs and may be ultimately charged against the interested parties as the Court deems appropriate.(1) Respondent shall deposit said payment upon the filing of the Answer and Petitioner shall deposit said payment within 20 days after service of the Answer. Failure to deposit said funds may result in civil contempt of court or imposition of sanctions as the Court deems appropriate.(c) All interested parties shall file a list of witnesses and the expected time required for hearing within 20 days after service of court order appointing counsel for the minor.Amended effective 3/1/2021; amended effective 1/1/2024.