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WA Rev Code § 26.09.907 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.09 - Dissolution Proceedings—Legal Separation.|26.09.907 - Construction—Pending actions as of January 1, 1988.

RCW 26.09.907 Construction—Pending actions as of January 1, 1988.Notwithstanding the repeals of prior laws, actions which were properly and validly pending in the superior courts of this state as of January 1, 1988, shall not be governed by chapter 460, Laws of 1987 but shall be governed by the provisions of law in effect on December 31, 1987.[ 1989 c 375 § 17; 1987 c 460 § 23.]
WA Rev Code § 26.09.909 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.09 - Dissolution Proceedings—Legal Separation.|26.09.909 - Decrees entered into prior to January 1, 1988.

RCW 26.09.909 Decrees entered into prior to January 1, 1988.(1) Decrees under this chapter involving child custody, visitation, or child support entered in actions commenced prior to January 1, 1988, shall be deemed to be parenting plans for purposes of this chapter.(2) The enactment of the 1987 revisions to this chapter does not constitute substantially changed circumstances for the purposes of modifying decrees entered under this chapter in actions commenced prior to January 1, 1988, involving child custody, visitation, or child support. Any action to modify any decree involving child custody, visitation, child support, or a parenting plan shall be governed by the provisions of this chapter.(3) Actions brought for clarification or interpretation of decrees entered under this chapter in actions commenced prior to January 1, 1988, shall be determined under the law in effect immediately prior to January 1, 1988.[ 1990 1st ex.s. c 2 § 16; 1989 c 375 § 18; 1987 c 460 § 24.]NOTES:Effective dates—Severability—1990 1st ex.s. c 2: See notes following RCW 26.09.100.
WA Rev Code § 26.09.910 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.09 - Dissolution Proceedings—Legal Separation.|26.09.910 - Short title—1987 c 460.

RCW 26.09.910 Short title—1987 c 460.This act shall be known as the parenting act of 1987.[ 1987 c 460 § 57.]
WA Rev Code § 26.09.911 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.09 - Dissolution Proceedings—Legal Separation.|26.09.911 - Section captions—1987 c 460.

RCW 26.09.911 Section captions—1987 c 460.Section captions as used in this act do not constitute any part of the law.[ 1987 c 460 § 58.]
WA Rev Code § 26.09.912 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.09 - Dissolution Proceedings—Legal Separation.|26.09.912 - Effective date—1987 c 460.

RCW 26.09.912 Effective date—1987 c 460.This act shall take effect on January 1, 1988.[ 1987 c 460 § 59.]
WA Rev Code § 26.09.915 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.09 - Dissolution Proceedings—Legal Separation.|26.09.915 - Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.

RCW 26.09.915 Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.For the purposes of this chapter, the terms spouse, marriage, marital, husband, wife, widow, widower, next of kin, and family shall be interpreted as applying equally to state registered domestic partnerships or individuals in state registered domestic partnerships as well as to marital relationships and married persons, and references to dissolution of marriage shall apply equally to state registered domestic partnerships that have been terminated, dissolved, or invalidated, to the extent that such interpretation does not conflict with federal law. Where necessary to implement chapter 521, Laws of 2009, gender-specific terms such as husband and wife used in any statute, rule, or other law shall be construed to be gender neutral, and applicable to individuals in state registered domestic partnerships.[ 2009 c 521 § 65.]
WA Rev Code § 26.09.916 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.09 - Dissolution Proceedings—Legal Separation.|26.09.916 - Rule-making authority—2020 c 227.

RCW 26.09.916 Rule-making authority—2020 c 227.The department is granted rule-making authority to adopt rules necessary for the implementation of chapter 227, Laws of 2020.[ 2020 c 227 § 14.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2020 c 227: See note following RCW 26.09.320.
WA Rev Code § 26.11.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.11 - Nonparental Child Visitation—Relatives.|26.11.010 - Definitions.

RCW 26.11.010 Definitions.The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Parent" means a legal parent whose rights have not been terminated, relinquished, or declared not to exist.(2)(a) "Relative" means:(i) Any blood relative, including those of half-blood, and including first cousins, second cousins, nephews or nieces, and persons of preceding generations as denoted by prefixes of grand, great, or great-great;(ii) Stepfather, stepmother, stepbrother, and stepsister;(iii) A person who legally adopts a child or the child's parent as well as the biological and other legally adopted children of such persons, and other relatives of the adoptive parents in accordance with state law;(iv) Spouses of any persons named in (a)(i), (ii), or (iii) of this subsection, even after the marriage is terminated;(v) Relatives, as named in (a)(i), (ii), or (iii) of this subsection, of any half sibling of the child; or(vi) Extended family members, as defined by the law or custom of an Indian child's tribe or, in the absence of such law or custom, a person who has reached the age of eighteen and who is the Indian child's grandparent, aunt or uncle, brother or sister, brother-in-law or sister-in-law, niece or nephew, first or second cousin, or stepparent who provides care in the family abode on a twenty-four hour basis to an Indian child as defined in 25 U.S.C. Sec. 1903(4).(b) "Relative" does not include a person whose parental rights have been terminated, relinquished, or determined not to exist with respect to a child who is the subject of a petition under this chapter.[ 2018 c 183 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 26.11.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.11 - Nonparental Child Visitation—Relatives.|26.11.020 - Petition for visitation—Criteria—Ongoing and substantial relationship with child—Relatives—Likelihood of harm to child.

RCW 26.11.020 Petition for visitation—Criteria—Ongoing and substantial relationship with child—Relatives—Likelihood of harm to child.(1) A person who is not the parent of the child may petition for visitation with the child if:(a) The petitioner has an ongoing and substantial relationship with the child;(b) The petitioner is a relative of the child or a parent of the child; and(c) The child is likely to suffer harm or a substantial risk of harm if visitation is denied.(2) A person has established an ongoing and substantial relationship with a child if the person and the child have had a relationship formed and sustained through interaction, companionship, and mutuality of interest and affection, without expectation of financial compensation, with substantial continuity for at least two years unless the child is under the age of two years, in which case there must be substantial continuity for at least half of the child's life, and with a shared expectation of and desire for an ongoing relationship.[ 2018 c 183 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 26.11.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.11 - Nonparental Child Visitation—Relatives.|26.11.030 - Venue—Filing requirements—Affidavit—Notice—Hearing—Temporary visitation orders not authorized.

RCW 26.11.030 Venue—Filing requirements—Affidavit—Notice—Hearing—Temporary visitation orders not authorized.(1) If a court has jurisdiction over the child pursuant to chapter 26.27 RCW, a petition for visitation under RCW 26.11.020 must be filed with that court.(2) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (1) of this section, if a court has exclusive original jurisdiction over the child under *RCW 13.04.030(1) (a) through (d), (h), or (j), a petition for visitation under RCW 26.11.020 must be filed with that court. Granting of a petition for visitation under this chapter does not entitle the petitioner to party status in a child custody proceeding under Title 13 RCW.(3) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (1) and (2) of this section, a petition for visitation under RCW 26.11.020 must be filed in the county where the child primarily resides.(4) The petitioner may not file a petition for visitation more than once.(5) The petitioner must file with the petition an affidavit alleging that:(a) A relationship with the child that satisfies the requirements of RCW 26.11.020 exists or existed before action by the respondent; and(b) The child would likely suffer harm or the substantial risk of harm if visitation between the petitioner and child was not granted.(6) The petitioner shall set forth facts in the affidavit supporting the petitioner's requested order for visitation.(7) The petitioner shall serve notice of the filing to each person having legal custody of, or court-ordered residential time with, the child. A person having legal custody or residential time with the child may file an opposing affidavit.(8) If, based on the petition and affidavits, the court finds that it is more likely than not that visitation will be granted, the court shall hold a hearing.(9) The court may not enter any temporary orders to establish, enforce, or modify visitation under this section.[ 2018 c 183 § 3.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 13.04.030 was amended by 2020 c 41 § 4, deleting subsection (1)(j).
WA Rev Code § 26.11.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.11 - Nonparental Child Visitation—Relatives.|26.11.050 - Attorneys' fees—Transportation costs.

RCW 26.11.050 Attorneys' fees—Transportation costs.(1)(a) For the purposes of RCW 26.11.020 through 26.11.040, the court shall, on motion of the respondent, order the petitioner to pay a reasonable amount for costs and reasonable attorneys' fees to the respondent in advance and prior to any hearing, unless the court finds, considering the financial resources of all parties, that it would be unjust to do so.(b) Regardless of the financial resources of the parties, if the court finds that a petition for visitation was brought in bad faith or without reasonable basis in light of the requirements of RCW 26.11.020 through 26.11.040, the court shall order the petitioner to pay a reasonable amount for costs and reasonable attorneys' fees to the respondent.(2) If visitation is granted, the court shall order the petitioner to pay all transportation costs associated with visitation.[ 2018 c 183 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 26.11.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.11 - Nonparental Child Visitation—Relatives.|26.11.060 - Modification or termination of orders granting visitation—Substantial change of circumstances.

RCW 26.11.060 Modification or termination of orders granting visitation—Substantial change of circumstances.(1) A court may not modify or terminate an order granting visitation under RCW 26.11.040 unless it finds, on the basis of facts that have arisen since the entry of the order or were unknown to the court at the time it entered the order, that a substantial change of circumstances has occurred in the circumstances of the child or nonmoving party and that modification or termination of the order is necessary for the best interest of the child.(2)(a) If a court has jurisdiction over the child pursuant to chapter 26.27 RCW, a petition for modification or termination under this section must be filed with that court.(b) Except as otherwise provided in (a) of this subsection, if a court has exclusive original jurisdiction over the child under *RCW 13.04.030(1) (a) through (d), (h), or (j), a petition for modification or termination under this section must be filed with that court.(c) Except as otherwise provided in (a) or (b) of this subsection, a petition for modification or termination under this section must be filed in the county where the child primarily resides.(3) The petitioner must file with the petition an affidavit alleging that, on the basis of facts that have arisen since the entry of the order or were unknown to the court at the time it entered the order, there is a substantial change of circumstances of the child or nonmoving party and that modification or termination of the order is necessary for the best interest of the child. The petitioner shall set forth facts in the affidavit supporting the petitioner's requested order.(4) The petitioner shall serve notice of the petition to each person having legal custody of, or court-ordered residential time or court-ordered visitation with, the child. A person having legal custody or residential or visitation time with the child may file an opposing affidavit.(5) If, based on the petition and affidavits, the court finds that it is more likely than not that a modification or termination will be granted, the court shall hold a hearing.(6) The court may award reasonable attorneys' fees and costs to either party.[ 2018 c 183 § 6.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 13.04.030 was amended by 2020 c 41 § 4, deleting subsection (1)(j).
WA Rev Code § 26.12.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.12 - Family Court.|26.12.010 - Jurisdiction conferred on superior court—Family court proceeding defined.

RCW 26.12.010 Jurisdiction conferred on superior court—Family court proceeding defined.Each superior court shall exercise the jurisdiction conferred by this chapter and while sitting in the exercise of such jurisdiction shall be known and referred to as the "family court." A family court proceeding under this chapter is: (1) Any proceeding under this title or any proceeding in which the family court is requested to adjudicate or enforce the rights of the parties or their children regarding the determination or modification of parenting plans, child custody, visitation, or support, or the distribution of property or obligations, or (2) concurrent with the juvenile court, any proceeding under Title 13 or chapter 28A.225 RCW.[ 1999 c 397 § 6; 1994 sp.s. c 7 § 537; 1991 c 367 § 11; 1983 c 219 § 1; 1949 c 50 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 997-30.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—Severability—1994 sp.s. c 7: See notes following RCW 43.70.540.Severability—Effective date—Captions not law—1991 c 367: See notes following RCW 26.09.015.
WA Rev Code § 26.12.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.12 - Family Court.|26.12.020 - Designation of judge—Number of sessions.

RCW 26.12.020 Designation of judge—Number of sessions.In counties having more than one judge of the superior court the judges of such court shall annually, in the month of January, designate one or more of their number to hear all cases under this chapter. The judge or judges so designated shall hold as many sessions of the family court in each week as are necessary for the prompt disposition of matters before the court.[ 1949 c 50 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 997-31.]
WA Rev Code § 26.12.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.12 - Family Court.|26.12.030 - Transfer of cases to presiding judge.

RCW 26.12.030 Transfer of cases to presiding judge.The judge of the family court may transfer any case before the family court pursuant to this chapter to the department of the presiding judge of the superior court for assignment for trial or other proceedings by another judge of the court, whenever in the opinion of the judge of the family court such transfer is necessary to expedite the business of the family court or to insure the prompt consideration of the case. When any case is so transferred, the judge to whom it is transferred shall act as the judge of the family court in the matter.[ 1949 c 50 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 997-32.]
WA Rev Code § 26.12.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.12 - Family Court.|26.12.040 - Substitute judge of family court.

RCW 26.12.040 Substitute judge of family court.In counties having more than one judge of the superior court the presiding judge may appoint a judge other than the judge of the family court to act as judge of the family court during any period when the judge of the family court is on vacation, absent, or for any reason unable to perform his or her duties. Any judge so appointed shall have all the powers and authority of a judge of the family court in cases under this chapter.[ 2011 c 336 § 692; 1949 c 50 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 997-33.]
WA Rev Code § 26.12.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.12 - Family Court.|26.12.050 - Family courts—Appointment of assistants.

RCW 26.12.050 Family courts—Appointment of assistants.(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, in each county the superior court may appoint the following persons to assist the family court in disposing of its business:(a) One or more attorneys to act as family court commissioners, and(b) Such investigators, stenographers and clerks as the court shall find necessary to carry on the work of the family court.(2) The county legislative authority must approve the creation of family court commissioner positions.(3) The appointments provided for in this section shall be made by majority vote of the judges of the superior court of the county and may be made in addition to all other appointments of commissioners and other judicial attaches otherwise authorized by law. Family court commissioners and investigators shall serve at the pleasure of the judges appointing them and shall receive such compensation as the county legislative authority shall determine. The appointments may be full or part-time positions. A person appointed as a family court commissioner may also be appointed to any other commissioner position authorized by law.[ 1993 c 15 § 1; 1991 c 363 § 17; 1989 c 199 § 1; 1965 ex.s. c 83 § 1; 1949 c 50 § 5; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 997-34.]NOTES:Effective date—1993 c 15: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect immediately [April 12, 1993]." [ 1993 c 15 § 3.]Purpose—Captions not law—1991 c 363: See notes following RCW 2.32.180.Courtclerks, reporters, and bailiffs: Chapter 2.32 RCW.commissioners and referees: Chapter 2.24 RCW.
WA Rev Code § 26.12.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.12 - Family Court.|26.12.060 - Court commissioners—Duties.

RCW 26.12.060 Court commissioners—Duties.The court commissioners shall: (1) Make appropriate referrals to county family court services program if the county has a family court services program or appoint a guardian ad litem pursuant to RCW 26.12.175; (2) order investigation and reporting of the facts upon which to base warrants, subpoenas, orders or directions in actions or proceedings under this chapter; (3) exercise all the powers and perform all the duties of court commissioners; (4) make written reports of all proceedings had which shall become a part of the record of the family court; (5) provide supervision over the exercise of its jurisdiction as the judge of the family court may order; (6) cause the orders and findings of the family court to be entered in the same manner as orders and findings are entered in cases in the superior court; (7) cause other reports to be made and records kept as will indicate the value and extent of reconciliation, mediation, investigation, and treatment services; and (8) conduct hearings under Title 13 and chapter 28A.225 RCW, as provided in RCW 13.04.021.[ 1999 c 397 § 7; 1993 c 289 § 3; 1991 c 367 § 12; 1988 c 232 § 4; 1949 c 50 § 6; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 997-35.]NOTES:Severability—Effective date—Captions not law—1991 c 367: See notes following RCW 26.09.015.
WA Rev Code § 26.12.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.12 - Family Court.|26.12.070 - Probation officers—Powers and duties.

RCW 26.12.070 Probation officers—Powers and duties.The probation officer in every county shall give such assistance to the family court as may be requested to carry out the purposes of this chapter and to that end the probation officer shall, upon request, make investigations and reports as requested, and in cases pursuant to this chapter shall exercise all the powers and perform all the duties granted or imposed by the laws of this state relating to probation or to probation officers.[ 1949 c 50 § 7; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 997-36.]NOTES:Indeterminate sentences: Chapter 9.95 RCW.Probation officers—Appointment—Powers—Compensation: RCW 13.04.040.
WA Rev Code § 26.12.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.12 - Family Court.|26.12.080 - Protection of privacy of parties.

RCW 26.12.080 Protection of privacy of parties.Whenever the court before whom any matter arising under this chapter is pending, deems publication of any matter before the court contrary to public policy or injurious to the interests of children or to the public morals, the court may by order close the files or any part thereof in the matter and make such other orders to protect the privacy of the parties as is necessary.[ 1989 c 375 § 22; 1949 c 50 § 8; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 997-37.]
WA Rev Code § 26.12.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.12 - Family Court.|26.12.160 - When and where court may be convened.

RCW 26.12.160 When and where court may be convened.For the purpose of conducting hearings pursuant to this chapter the family court may be convened at any time and place within the county and the hearing may be had in chambers or otherwise.[ 1949 c 50 § 16; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 997-45.]
WA Rev Code § 26.12.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.12 - Family Court.|26.12.170 - Authority of family court judges and court commissioners to order or recommend services—Report by court of child abuse or neglect.

RCW 26.12.170 Authority of family court judges and court commissioners to order or recommend services—Report by court of child abuse or neglect.To facilitate and promote the purposes of this chapter, family court judges and court commissioners may order or recommend family court services, parenting seminars, drug and alcohol abuse evaluations and monitoring of the parties through public or private treatment services, other treatment services, the aid of physicians, psychiatrists, other specialists, or other services or may recommend the aid of the pastor or director of any religious denomination to which the parties may belong.If the court has reasonable cause to believe that a child of the parties has suffered abuse or neglect it may file a report with the proper law enforcement agency or the department of social and health services as provided in RCW 26.44.040. Upon receipt of such a report the law enforcement agency or the department of social and health services will conduct an investigation into the cause and extent of the abuse or neglect. The findings of the investigation may be made available to the court if ordered by the court as provided in RCW 42.56.210(2). The findings shall be restricted to the issue of abuse and neglect and shall not be considered custody investigations.[ 2005 c 274 § 241; 1994 c 267 § 3; 1991 c 367 § 13; 1983 c 219 § 5; 1971 ex.s. c 151 § 2; 1949 c 50 § 17; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 997-46.]NOTES:Effective date—1994 c 267: See note following RCW 26.09.191.Severability—Effective date—Captions not law—1991 c 367: See notes following RCW 26.09.015.