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Order Appointing Guardian ad Litem for a Minor Party

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective January 1, 2019

This form is used by the court to officially appoint a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) for a minor person or a child in a parentage case. It records the court's decision to appoint the GAL and outlines the GAL's rights and duties.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when a court needs to appoint a GAL for a minor party or a child in a parentage case. It is not used to appoint a GAL just to report on a child's best interests for a Parenting Plan or Residential Schedule.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is used by the court to issue the order, though it records information from the petitioner and respondent.
What does this form do?
It officially appoints a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) for a minor party or a child in a parentage case.
Does the GAL have rights?
Yes, the form notes that the GAL must be served with notices and copies of documents, and must have a chance to agree or object to any proposed order.

Revision history

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

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