A Washington Order Appointing Guardian Ad Item For A Child (GAL Order) is a court order issued by a judge in the state of Washington to appoint a Guardian Ad Item (GAL) to represent the best interests of a child in a legal proceeding. The GAL is a neutral third party who is appointed to investigate the facts of the case, and to provide an independent opinion to the court about what is in the best interests of the child. The GAL Order is typically issued in cases involving divorce, child custody, guardianship, adoption, abuse and neglect, and other family law matters. There are two types of GAL Orders: temporary and permanent. A temporary GAL Order is issued when the court needs to appoint a GAL quickly to address an immediate issue, while a permanent GAL Order is issued when the court needs a GAL to represent the child over a longer period of time.