Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 26.27.921 (2026)

Transitional provision

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A motion or other request for relief made in a child custody proceeding or to enforce a child custody determination that was commenced before July 22, 2001, is governed by the law in effect at the time the motion or other request was made.

[ 2001 c 65 s 404.]

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 4 cases, 2002–2004 · leading case: In re the Marriage of Hamilton, 84 P.3d 259 (Wash. Ct. App. 2004).

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In re the Marriage of Hamilton, 84 P.3d 259 (Wash. Ct. App. 2004). “RCW 26.27.921, a transitional provision for the UCCJEA, provides that “[a] motion or other request for relief made in a child custody proceeding or to enforce a child custody determination that was commenced before July 22, 2001, is governed by the law in effect at the time the…”

In Re Marriage of Hamilton, 84 P.3d 259 (Wash. Ct. App. 2004). “[5] RCW 26.27.921, a transitional provision for the UCCJEA, provides that "[a] motion or other request for relief made in a child custody proceeding or to enforce a child custody determination that was commenced before July 22, 2001, is governed by the law in effect at the time…”

In Re Marriage of Susan C. & Sam E., 60 P.3d 644 (Wash. Ct. App. 2002). “…newly enacted Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), chapter 26.27 RCW, is not applicable. RCW 26.27.921.”

In re the Marriage of Susan C., 114 Wash. App. 766 (Wash. Ct. App. 2002). “…newly enacted Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), chapter 26.27 RCW, is not applicable. RCW 26.27.921.”

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