The Basics (7)
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Change a Nonparent Custody Order to Get Your Children Back
You should read this if you are a parent who lost custody of your child in a Nonparent Custody case filed in Washington State before July 1, 2019. #3151EN Read More
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Consent to Health Care: A Kinship Giver’s Guide
A kinship caregiver is a relative of a child who is not the child’s parent, but who is taking care of a child. Some kinship caregivers have a court order that lets them consent to health care for the child. Many more do not. Often, caregivers who do not have court orders have problems when they try to get health care for the child. #5940EN Read More
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Immigration Status and Court Hearings in Washington State
Questions and answers about when and how the court can ask about your immigration status. Read More
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- Spanish / Español
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Non-Parent Custody: Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Find out when and how under Washington law someone can get legal custody of a child who is not theirs. #3100EN Read More
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Options for Grandparents and Other Nonparental Caregivers: A Legal Guide for Washington State
A practical handbook for grandparents and other non-parent caregivers who want to understand their rights to establish and maintain legal relationships with the children in their care. Read More
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- Spanish / Español
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Temporary Parenting Consent Agreements
Read this if you have decided to have someone else (such as a grandparent) temporarily care for your child. Read More
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- Spanish / Español
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Washington’s New Non-Parent Visitation Rights
Effective June 7, 2018, certain non-parent relatives can file for non-parent visitation with a child. Read More
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