Skip to content
LitigationForms
FL All Family 145Mandatory

Motion to Appoint Guardian ad Litem

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective January 1, 2019

This form is a request to the court asking the judge to appoint a Guardian ad Litem (GAL). The GAL is someone who investigates and makes recommendations to the court about what is best for certain children.

Open the official PDFfrom Washington State Courts

Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used in family law cases when someone believes that children need an investigator to help the court make decisions about things like where the children should live or who the legal parents should be.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The person making the motion fills out the form, and they must sign a declaration saying the information is true.
What does the form ask for?
It asks the court to appoint a GAL and requires the person filing it to explain why a GAL is needed for the children.
Does this form require a fee?
The form includes a section where the filer must state how the GAL's fees should be paid.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2019.

Related forms

  • GDN ALL 021

    Motion to Appoint Lawyer

    This form is used to ask the court to appoint a lawyer for someone involved in a guardianship, conservatorship, or protective arrangement case. It asks the filer to explain who needs a lawyer and why the court should appoint one.

    Word5 translations
  • GDN ALL 034

    Motion and Declaration for Instructions

    This form is a request from a guardian or conservator asking the court to issue an order that explains the authority they have over specific issues related to the person under guardianship or conservatorship. It asks the court to rule on things like finances, property sales, and medical treatments.

    Word5 translations
  • GDN ALL 035

    Order on Motion for Instructions

    This form is an official court order used when a guardian or conservator asks the court to give specific instructions for a case. The judge reviews the request and the case file to decide what actions are allowed or not allowed.

    Word5 translations
  • GDN ALL 036

    Motion for a Temporary Substitute Guardian and/or Conservator

    This form is used to ask the court to appoint a temporary substitute guardian and/or conservator for a specific individual. It requires the person filing the form to state why this temporary appointment is needed.

    Word
  • GDN ALL 041

    Motion to Appoint a Successor or Co Guardian/Conservator

    This form is used to ask the court to appoint another person to take over or share the duties of a Guardian or Conservator. It asks the court to appoint a specific person to serve as a Successor, Co-Guardian, or Co-Conservator.

    Word
  • GDN ALL 043

    Motion to Request Notice

    This form is a request asking the court to make sure the person who started the case sends copies of future court papers and notices to the person filing the form. The filer states they are interested in the person's well-being.

    Word
  • GDN ALL 044

    Order on Motion to Request Notice

    This form is an order that the judge uses to decide if a specific person should receive official notices and court papers in a guardianship or conservatorship case. It allows the court to decide what types of documents the person needs to be informed about.

    Word
  • GDN C 601

    Motion for Order Closing Guardianship and/or Conservatorship and Discharging Guardian and/or Conservator(PTORCG)

    This form is used to ask the court to officially close a guardianship or conservatorship case and to release the guardian or conservator from their duties. It asks the court to confirm that the case is finished and to remove the guardian or conservator's responsibilities.

    Word4 translations