Overview Someone who is not the parent of a child can file a petition seeking non-parental custody. RCW 26.10.030. In theory, the petition can be filed by anyone, but normally it is filed by a family member, like a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or step-parent. The...
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Grandparent Custody in Washington
Lies in Divorce Cases -- The General RuleMost states have adopted a version of the Federal Civil Rules. Civil Rule 11 provides: "(a) Every pleading...of a party...shall be dated and signed.... The signature of a party...constitutes a certificate by the party...that...
Attorney Fees in Divorce
Lies in Divorce Cases -- The General RuleMost states have adopted a version of the Federal Civil Rules. Civil Rule 11 provides: "(a) Every pleading...of a party...shall be dated and signed.... The signature of a party...constitutes a certificate by the party...that...
Divorce Defaults Part 1: Default Overview in Washington State
Step One - File Your PetitionYou have to prepare a Summons and Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and file it with the court. The forms can be found on www.washington.courts.forms. It's best to attach a copy of the proposed final orders to the Petition.2Step 2 -...