General information
Guardians ad litem (GAL) are individuals appointed by the court to investigate a situation and make recommendations to the court based on the best interests of the person who is dependent or incapacitated. GALs are used in a variety of cases such as guardianship and family law. There may be a fee for their services depending on financial circumstances.
A similar function is served in Clark County by Family Court Services. This office provides child custody evaluations in family court situations at the request of the court. There is a fee for this service depending on financial circumstances.
Additional resources
More information about guardians ad litem can be found on Washington LawHelp's website including: