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Wash. Rev. Code § 26.27.241 (2026)

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(1) Before a child custody determination is made under this chapter, notice and an opportunity to be heard in accordance with the standards of RCW 26.27.081 must be given to: (a) All persons entitled to notice under the law of this state as in child custody proceedings between residents of this state; (b) any parent whose parental rights have not been previously terminated; and (c) any person having physical custody of the child.
(2) This chapter does not govern the enforceability of a child custody determination made without notice or an opportunity to be heard.
(3) The obligation to join a party and the right to intervene as a party in a child custody proceeding under this chapter are governed by the law of this state as in child custody proceedings between residents of this state.
[ 2001 c 65 s 205.]
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 2004–2004 · leading case: In Re Marriage of Tsarbopoulos, 104 P.3d 692 (Wash. Ct. App. 2004).
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In Re Marriage of Tsarbopoulos, 104 P.3d 692 (Wash. Ct. App. 2004). “RCW 26.27.241(1). Under the UCCJA, Washington courts are to treat the resident of a foreign country as if he or she were a resident of a sister state for purposes of applying articles 1 and 2.”
In re the Marriage of Tsarbopoulos, 125 Wash. App. 273 (Wash. Ct. App. 2004). “RCW 26.27.241(1). Under the UCCJA, Washington courts are to treat the resident of a foreign country as if he or she were a resident of a sister state for purposes of applying articles 1 and 2.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 26.27.241(1) — 2 cases
In Re Marriage of Tsarbopoulos, 104 P.3d 692 (Wash. Ct. App. 2004). “RCW 26.27.241(1). Under the UCCJA, Washington courts are to treat the resident of a foreign country as if he or she were a resident of a sister state for purposes of applying articles 1 and 2.”
In re the Marriage of Tsarbopoulos, 125 Wash. App. 273 (Wash. Ct. App. 2004). “RCW 26.27.241(1). Under the UCCJA, Washington courts are to treat the resident of a foreign country as if he or she were a resident of a sister state for purposes of applying articles 1 and 2.”
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