1. Custody Actions during a dissolution – governed by RCW 26.09.
2. Parentage Actions custody cases involving unmarried parents – governed by RCW 26.09, 26.26, and 26.27.
3. Modification of Custody Actions: Parenting Plan and Residential Schedule matters – governed by RCW 26.09.260 (major and minor modifications).
4. Domestic Violence Actions – governed by RCW 26.50.
5. Non-Parental Custody Actions: Minor custody actions involving parties other than parents of a minor child -governed by RCW 26.10. AND The New Visitation statute commonly referred to as the new “Grandparent’s Rights” law.
6. Dependency Actions -governed by RCW 13.34.
7. Relocation Actions: Involve changes to child custody based on a custodial parent’s move.
- RCW 26.09.440: Notice requirements
- RCW 26.09.520: Basis for determination
8. Contempt Actions: Actions that may be brought against a non-compliant party – governed by RCW 26.09.160 and RCW 7.21.030
9. Property Rights Enforcement Actions – governed by RCW 26.16
10. Guardianship Actions & Guardians Ad Litem
- Vulnerable Adult Protection Act -governed by RCW 11.88 and RCW 74.34.
- Guardian ad Litem (GAL) – governed by RCW 26.12.175.
- Guardianship of a Minor – governed by RCW 13.36.
