The Idaho Motion and Affidavit to Retain is a legal form used in the state of Idaho to allow a party to retain a lawyer or other qualified professional to represent them in a case. This form is typically used when a party is unable to afford the cost of representation, and can request that the court order the opposing party to pay the cost of the attorney's fees. There are three different types of Idaho Motion and Affidavit to Retain: 1. Motion and Affidavit to Retain Counsel: This form allows a party to request that the court order the opposing party to pay the cost of the attorney's fees. 2. Motion and Affidavit to Retain an Expert: This form allows a party to request that the court order the opposing party to pay the cost of an expert witness. 3. Motion and Affidavit to Retain a Guardian ad item: This form allows a party to request that the court order the opposing party to pay the cost of a guardian ad item, a person appointed by the court to represent the interests of a minor or other person who is unable to represent themselves.