Washington Order Appointing Guardian Ad Litem (Minor)

• Category: Local County - Whatcom - Superior Court
• State: Washington
• Control #: WA-SKU-1393
• Format: PDF

Description

Order Appointing Guardian Ad Litem (Minor)

A Washington Order Appointing Guardian Ad Item (Minor) is a legal document issued by the court in the state of Washington that appoints a Guardian Ad Item (GAL) to represent the interests of a minor child in a legal action. The GAL is responsible for conducting an independent investigation into the child’s situation and making recommendations to the court about the best interests of the child. The GAL is appointed by the court and is often an attorney or other qualified professional. The Order Appointing Guardian Ad Item (Minor) outlines the responsibilities of the GAL, including conducting interviews, reviewing documents, attending court hearings, and submitting reports to the court. There are two main types of Washington Order Appointing Guardian Ad Item (Minor): temporary and standing. A Temporary Order Appointing Guardian Ad Item (Minor) is issued when the GAL is appointed to represent the minor child during a specific legal action. A Standing Order Appointing Guardian Ad Item (Minor) is issued when the GAL is appointed to represent the minor child on an ongoing basis.