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Wash. Rev. Code § 13.38.020 (2026)

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This chapter shall apply in all child custody proceedings as that term is defined in this chapter. Whenever there is a conflict between chapter 13.32A, 13.34, 13.36, *26.10, or 26.33 RCW, the provisions of this chapter shall apply.
[ 2011 c 309 s 2.]

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*Reviser's note: Chapter 26.10 RCW, with the exception of RCW 26.10.115, was repealed by 2020 c 312 s 905. RCW 26.10.115 was repealed by 2021 c 215 s 170, effective July 1, 2022.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 8 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 2015–2025 · leading case: R.B. v. C.W., 383 P.3d 492 (Wash. 2016).
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R.B. v. C.W., 383 P.3d 492 (Wash. 2016). · cites it 2× “” RCW 13.38.020 (emphasis added). WICWA also defines “child custody proceeding” to include foster care placement, termination of parental rights, 10 preadoptive placement, and adoptive placement.”
In re Dependency of Z.J.G., 471 P.3d 853 (Wash. 2020). “103 ; RCW 13.38.020, .040. There is no dispute that a shelter care hearing is an involuntary child custody proceeding.”
R.B. v. C.W., 354 P.3d 46 (Wash. Ct. App. 2015). “§ 1912 (a); see RCW 13.38.020; RCW 13.34.040(3); RCW 26.33.”
In re Adoption of T.A.W. (Wash. 2016). · cites it 2× “" RCW 13.38.020 (emphasis added). WICWA also defines "child custody proceeding" to include foster care placement, termination of parental rights, 10 preadoptive placement, and adoptive placement.”
In re Adoption of T.A.W. (Wash. 2016). · cites it 2× “" RCW 13.38.020 (emphasis added). WICWA also defines "child custody proceeding" to include foster care placement, termination of parental rights, 10 preadoptive placement, and adoptive placement.”
In re Dependency of C.J.J.I. (Wash. 2025). · cites it 2× “3 RCW 13.38.020, .040; 25 C.F.R. § 23.103 .”
In re Dependency of Z.J.G. (Wash. 2020). “103 ; RCW 13.38.020, .040. There is no dispute that a shelter care hearing is an involuntary child custody proceeding.”
In the Matter of the Dependency of: C.S. (Wash. Ct. App. 2025). “The Department joins the Father’s motion requesting we reverse and remand for further proceedings.”
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