RCW 11.130.185 Basis for appointment of guardian for minor. (1) A person becomes a guardian for a minor only on appointment by the court. (2) The court may appoint a guardian for a minor who does not have a guardian if the court finds the appointment is in the minor’s best interest and: (a) Each […]
RCW 11.130.190 Petition for appointment of guardian for minor. (1) A person interested in the welfare of a minor, including the minor, may petition for appointment of a guardian for the minor. (2) A petition under subsection (1) of this section must state the petitioner’s name, principal residence, current street address, if different, relationship to […]
RCW 11.130.195 Notice of hearing for appointment of guardian for minor. (1) If a petition is filed under RCW 11.130.190, the court shall schedule a hearing and the petitioner shall: (a) Serve notice of the date, time, and place of the hearing, together with a copy of the petition and supplemental declaration, personally on each […]
RCW 11.130.200 Attorney for minor or parent. (1) The court is not required, but may appoint an attorney to represent a minor who is the subject of a proceeding under RCW 11.130.190 if: (a) Requested by the minor and the minor is twelve years of age or older; (b) Recommended by a guardian ad litem; […]
RCW 11.130.205 Attendance and participation at hearing for appointment of guardian for minor. (1) The court shall allow a minor who is the subject of a hearing under RCW 11.130.195 to attend the hearing and allow the minor to participate in the hearing unless the court determines that: (a) The minor lacks the ability or […]
RCW 11.130.210 Custody orders—Background information to be consulted. (1) Before granting any order under this chapter, the court must consult the judicial information system, if available, to determine the existence of any information and proceedings that are relevant to the placement of the child. (2) Before entering a final order, the court must: (a) Direct […]
RCW 11.130.215 Order of appointment—Priority of nominee—Limited guardianship for minor. (1) After a hearing under RCW 11.130.195, the court may appoint a guardian for a minor, if appointment is proper under RCW 11.130.185, dismiss the proceeding, or take other appropriate action consistent with this chapter or law of this state other than this chapter. (2) […]
RCW 11.130.220 Standby guardian for minor. (1) A standby guardian appointed under this section may act as guardian, with all duties and powers of a guardian under RCW 11.130.230 and 11.130.235, when no parent of the minor is willing or able to exercise the duties and powers granted to the guardian. (2) A parent of […]
RCW 11.130.225 Emergency guardian for minor. (1) On its own, on motion when a guardianship petition is filed under RCW 11.130.190, or on petition by a person interested in a minor’s welfare, including the minor, the court may appoint an emergency guardian for the minor if the court finds: (a) Appointment of an emergency guardian […]
RCW 11.130.230 Duties of guardian for minor. (1) A guardian for a minor is a fiduciary. Except as otherwise limited by the court, a guardian for a minor has the duties and responsibilities of a parent regarding the minor’s support, care, education, health, safety, and welfare. A guardian shall act in the minor’s best interest […]
RCW 11.130.235 Powers of guardian for minor. (1) Except as otherwise limited by court order, a guardian of a minor has the powers a parent otherwise would have regarding the minor’s support, care, education, health, safety, and welfare. (2) Except as otherwise limited by court order, a guardian for a minor may: (a) Apply for […]
RCW 11.130.240 Removal of guardian for minor—Termination of guardianship—Appointment of successor. (1) Guardianship under this chapter for a minor terminates: (a) On the minor’s death, adoption, emancipation, or attainment of majority; or (b) When the court finds that the basis in RCW 11.130.185 for appointment of a guardian no longer exists, unless the court finds […]
RCW 11.130.245 Prior court order validity. (1) This chapter does not affect the validity of any court order issued under chapter 26.10 RCW prior to the repeal of chapter 26.10 RCW. Orders issued under chapter 26.10 RCW prior to the repeal of chapter 26.10 RCW, remain in effect and do not need to be reissued […]
RCW 11.130.250 Application of the Indian child welfare act. (1) Every petition filed in proceedings under this chapter shall contain a statement alleging whether the child is or may be an Indian child as defined in RCW 13.38.040. If the child is an Indian child, chapter 13.38 RCW shall apply. (2) Every order or decree […]
RCW 11.130.255 Child support. In entering or modifying an order under this chapter, the court may order one or more parents of the child to pay an amount reasonable or necessary for the child’s support pursuant to chapter 26.19 RCW. [ 2019 c 437 § 215.]
RCW 11.130.257 Temporary support, restraining, and protective orders—Effect—Support debts to state. (1) In a proceeding under this chapter either party may file a motion for temporary support of children entitled to support. The motion shall be accompanied by an affidavit setting forth the factual basis for the motion and the amount requested. (2) In a […]
RCW 11.130.259 Order for relocation. Any order for the relocation of a minor under a guardianship must comply with the notice requirements of RCW 26.09.430 through 26.09.490. [ 2020 c 312 § 122.] NOTES: Effective dates—2020 c 312: See note following RCW 11.130.915.
RCW 11.130.260 Health insurance coverage—Conditions. (1) In entering or modifying a custody order under this chapter, the court must require one or more parents to maintain or provide health insurance coverage for any dependent child if the following conditions are met: (a) Health insurance that can be extended to cover the child is available to […]
