Washington State’s new Uniform Guardianship Act replaces the nonparent custody laws, and the official state forms are now available. The forms are currently available on the Washington Court’s List of All Forms page, just look for the Guardianship forms, then the minor guardianship forms, or clikc below. Click here for an article describing the minor guardianship law.
If you go to the “List of All Forms page, look for the “Minor Guardianship” link on the page:
RCW 26.10, which governs third party custody, non-parent, and some grandparent rights laws, are being replaced by RCW 11.130, the new Uniform Guardianship Act. The new laws go into effect on January 21, 2021.
The new law is complicated. ClallamCountyBar.com recommends people interested in seeking the court’s help under this law should contact the Clallam County Facilitator, or consult with an attorney.