The Basics (12)
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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. Read More
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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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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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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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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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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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