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THIRD PARTY (GRANDPARENT) CUSTODY IN
WASHINGTON
There is a specific statutory section
governing third party custody cases (RCW 26.10). Third party refers to
anyone other than the biological parents (grandparents, aunts, uncles,
other friends and neighbors), who wants to seek custody of the child.
Third parties may seek custody of
minor children where either both parents are unfit, or where the
children have been voluntarily placed with the third party by the parents.
As with other custody cases, temporary orders may be entered depending
upon the circumstances. If the case is not settled, the third party
will have to prove their case at trial. They must show that it
would be detrimental to place the child with an otherwise fit parent.
Along with the entry of a Parenting Plan,
the court will also enter an Order of Child
Support.
The third party custody statute also
contains language permitting the parties to obtain visitation only.
However, this statute has been declared unconstitutional by both our State Supreme
Court and the U.S. Supreme Court. Third party visitation rights
are no longer valid in
Washington.
Third party custody cases are usually
a rescue action for children in danger. Usually, the grandparent does
not want to act as "parent" again, but feels that they have to
intervene. If this is necessary, it is important to know that there is
a statute that permits you to step in and save your grandchild or
grandchildren.
The free
information contained in these pages is not intended
to be legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. You
should always consult with an
experienced attorney before taking any action. Feel free
to contact an attorney at MOGREN, GLESSNER & ROTI, P.S. at 425-255-4542 to
schedule an appointment and discuss these issues with you.
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Phone: (425) 255-4542
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