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The Basics (10)+

• Change a Nonparent Custody Order to Get Your Children Back

  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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  Northwest Justice Project

• Getting Ready for a Settlement Conference

  Read this to learn why you should go to your settlement conference, what will happen there, and what happens if you do not settle. #3911EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

• If you are a parent in a minor guardianship case, you can ask for a lawyer.

  If you are served with minor guardianship papers over your child, you can ask the court to appoint you a lawyer at public expense. Learn more and get the forms and instructions for filling them out and filing them. #4404EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

• Immigration Status and Court Hearings in Washington State

  Questions and answers about when and how the court can ask about your immigration status. #8110EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

• Minor Guardianship of Native American Children

  When someone who isn't a parent wants to get legal custody or guardianship of Indian children, special laws and procedures apply. #4416EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

• New Minor Guardianship Law Effective January 1, 2021 RCW 11.130 FAQs

  Read this for an overview of the new minor guardianship (guardianship of a child) law. Content Detail

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  Administrative Office of the Courts

• Non-Parent Custody is Changing to Minor Guardianship

  Washington state's non-parent custody law is ending in 2021 and a new court procedure will be taking its place. Read a brief overview here. Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

• Power of Attorney (POA) for Parents

  Parents: you can now give someone power of attorney to take care of your children for up to two years. Learn more. #3105EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

• I am age 12 – 16. What are my rights in a minor guardianship case?

  If you are a teen and someone has filed to have a court appoint a guardian for you, read this to find out what your rights are. #4402EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

• Washington’s Non-Parent Visitation Rights

  Learn how and when certain non-parent relatives can file for non-parent visitation with a child. #3152EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español