Title 26 — Title 26 DOMESTIC RELATIONS
26 chapters · 696 sections in this title.
RCW 26.38.005 Short title—2022 c 88.
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Chapter 88, Laws of 2022 may be known and cited as the uniform unregulated child custody transfer act.[ 2022 c 88 s 101.]
RCW 26.38.010 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Child" means an unemancipated individual under 18 years of age.(2) "Child-placing agency" means a person with authority under chapter 74.15 RCW to identify or place a …
RCW 26.38.020 Limitation on applicability—2022 c 88.
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Chapter 88, Laws of 2022 does not apply to custody of an Indian child, as defined in the Indian child welfare act of 1978, 25 U.S.C. Sec. 1903, as amended, to the extent custody is governed by the Indian child welfare act of 1978, 25 U.S.C. Secs. 1901 through 1963, as amended.[ 2…
RCW 26.38.100 Applicability.
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This section, RCW 26.38.110, 26.38.120, and 26.38.130 do not apply to a transfer of custody of a child by a parent or guardian of the child to:(1) A parent of the child;(2) A stepparent of the child;(3) An adult who is related to the child by blood or by law;(4) An adult who, at …
RCW 26.38.110 Prohibited custody transfer.
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(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a parent or guardian of a child or an individual with whom a child has been placed for adoption may not transfer custody of the child to another person with the intent, at the time of the transfer, to abandon the rights an…
RCW 26.38.120 Authority and responsibility of the department.
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(1) If the department has a reasonable basis to believe that a person has transferred or will transfer custody of a child in violation of RCW 26.38.110(1), the department must respond in accordance with chapter 74.13 RCW.(2) If the department provides a child protective services …
RCW 26.38.130 Advertisements—Prohibitions—Exceptions—Application of consumer protection act.
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(1) Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, "advertisement" means communication by newspaper, radio, television, handbills, placards or other print, broadcast, or the electronic medium. This definition applies throughout this section.(2) No person or entity shall cause to …
RCW 26.38.200 Uniformity of application and construction.
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In applying and construing this uniform act, a court shall consider the promotion of uniformity of the law among jurisdictions that enact it.[ 2022 c 88 s 301.]
RCW 26.38.210 Relation to electronic signatures in global and national commerce—2022 c 88.
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Chapter 88, Laws of 2022 modifies, limits, or supersedes the electronic signatures in global and national commerce act, 15 U.S.C. Sec. 7001 et seq., as amended, but does not modify, limit, or supersede 15 U.S.C. Sec. 7001(c), or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices…
RCW 26.38.220 Transitional provisions.
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RCW 26.38.100 through 26.38.120 and 26.38.130 apply to:(1) A transfer of custody on or after June 9, 2022; and(2) Soliciting or advertising on or after June 9, 2022.[ 2022 c 88 s 303.]