RCW 26.38.100 Applicability. This section, RCW 26.38.110, 26.38.120, and 26.38.130 do not apply to a transfer of custody of a child by a parent or guardian of the child to: (1) A parent of the child; (2) A stepparent of the child; (3) An adult who is related to the child by blood or by […]
RCW 26.38.110 Prohibited custody transfer. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a parent or guardian of a child or an individual with whom a child has been placed for adoption may not transfer custody of the child to another person with the intent, at the time of the transfer, to abandon […]
RCW 26.38.120 Authority and responsibility of the department. (1) If the department has a reasonable basis to believe that a person has transferred or will transfer custody of a child in violation of RCW 26.38.110(1), the department must respond in accordance with chapter 74.13 RCW. (2) If the department provides a child protective services response […]
RCW 26.38.130 Advertisements—Prohibitions—Exceptions—Application of consumer protection act. (1) Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, “advertisement” means communication by newspaper, radio, television, handbills, placards or other print, broadcast, or the electronic medium. This definition applies throughout this section. (2) No person or entity shall cause to be published for circulation, or broadcast on a radio or […]
