Parent resources for a Guardian ad Litem investigation

Free, public-record-based material for Washington parents preparing for a Guardian ad Litem evaluation: what the appointee can and cannot do, what to document, and how to respond to a report you believe is wrong.

Ten questions to ask before the first home visit

Training and last update, caseload, records requested, collateral contact policy, billing terms, report timeline, and how corrections are handled.

Responding to a report

Identify factual errors against documents, keep the response short and sourced, and file it in the record rather than arguing it informally.

Vetting and cost

See how to vet a Guardian ad Litem and what an appointment costs.

This is public-record information and general orientation, not legal advice.