A Washington Motion to Appoint Guardian ad Item (GAL) is a legal document used in Washington state court proceedings. It is typically filed by a party to a family law case when the court needs to appoint a GAL to represent the best interests of a child in a child custody dispute. There are two types of Washington Motion to Appoint Guardian ad Item: non-parent GAL and parent GAL. A non-parent GAL is a person appointed by the court who has no legal relationship to the child or parents. A parent GAL is a person appointed by the court who is a parent or legal guardian of the child. The Washington Motion to Appoint Guardian ad Item is a request to the court to appoint a GAL to represent the best interests of the child. It includes detailed information about the parties involved, the issues in dispute, the child's age, and the requested GAL's qualifications. The motion must be accompanied by a proposed order appointing the GAL, as well as a proposed parenting plan. The motion must also include a proposed fee structure for the GAL's services. The court reviews the motion and, if it is accepted, issues an order appointing the GAL.