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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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  Northwest Justice Project

• 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

• 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

• Webinar: Protective Parenting Plans Q&A Pt. 1

  A webinar to discuss creating a protective parenting plan when there are concerns of domestic violence or parenting deficits that are detrimental to the children. This webinar will discuss parenting plans and provide a general overview for self-represented people of some important court rules to help you understand how to get a temporary motion for a parenting plan before the court. Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

Divorce with Children (1)+

• Webinar: Protective Parenting Plans Q&A Pt. 1

  A webinar to discuss creating a protective parenting plan when there are concerns of domestic violence or parenting deficits that are detrimental to the children. This webinar will discuss parenting plans and provide a general overview for self-represented people of some important court rules to help you understand how to get a temporary motion for a parenting plan before the court. Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español