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Chapter 13.36 RCW

GUARDIANSHIP

Sections

HTMLPDF 13.36.010FindingIntent.
HTMLPDF 13.36.020Definitions.
HTMLPDF 13.36.030Guardianship petitionRequirementsContentsApplication of Indian child welfare act, federal servicemembers civil relief act, Washington service members' civil relief act.
HTMLPDF 13.36.040HearingEstablishing guardianshipExceptionsConversion of dependency guardianship to guardianship.
HTMLPDF 13.36.050Court order to establish guardianshipContentsCustody, rights, and dutiesFunds, benefitsDismissal of dependencyLetter.
HTMLPDF 13.36.060Guardianship modificationAttorneys' fees, court costs.
HTMLPDF 13.36.070Guardianship terminationPetition, affidavit.
HTMLPDF 13.36.080Appointment of guardian ad litem or attorney for the child.
HTMLPDF 13.36.090Guardianship subsidiesEligibility.