What are the Washington State laws on a sibling getting guardianship of two young children.

Hello, A non-parental custody action may be filed if the petitioner alleges that the child is not living with the parents OR neither parent is suitable to look after the child. The laws are codified as RCW 26.10. The court has the option of starting a dependency action if appropriate. In making its determination, the standard is always the "best interests of the child" I am a Washington State attorney and can help you put together the paperwork to start the ball rolling, if you wish. Cheers, Keon Disclaimer: This answer is provided for general educational purposes only. No attorney-client relationship is intended or established through your reliance on the information provided. The law changes frequently, and varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. If your legal rights could be impacted by using this information, you are urged to seek legal counsel before taking action.

To retain guardianship of a minor child, you must obtain approval from the child's legal parents and a court of jurisdiction in the minor's home state, and prepare an agreement outlining the details of the arrangement. Because each state has its own procedures and laws regarding guardianship of a minor, you should speak with an attorney and court clerk before drafting a guardianship agreement or attempting to keep a minor child out of the custody of her legal parents I can' t speak specifically about WA law. James V. Sansone, Esq. Attorney & Counselor at Law Law Offices of James V. Sansone 1400 N Dutton Ave, Ste. 21 Santa Rosa, CA 95401 t: (707) 542-5611 f: (707) 545-1522 [email protected] www.jamessansonelaw.com http://blog.jamessansonelaw.com DISCLAIMER / REPRESENTATION NOTICE: Unless you have previously retained the services of The Law Offices of James V Sansone, no Attorney-Client relationship exists between you and The Law Offices of James V Sansone or Attorney James Sansone by the mere receipt of this transmission, including any attachments. The information you obtain in this response to your question is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. We invite you to contact us and welcome your calls, letters and electronic mail. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send any confidential information to us until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established.