§ 13.36.010 Finding — Intent
§ 13.36.020 Definitions
§ 13.36.030 Guardianship petition — Requirements — Contents — Application of Indian child welfare act, federal servicemembers civil relief act, Washington service members’ civil relief act
§ 13.36.040 Hearing — Establishing guardianship — Exceptions — Conversion of dependency guardianship to guardianship
§ 13.36.050 Court order to establish guardianship — Contents — Custody, rights, and duties — Funds, benefits — Dismissal of dependency — Letter
§ 13.36.060 Guardianship modification — Attorneys’ fees, court costs
§ 13.36.070 Guardianship termination — Petition, affidavit
§ 13.36.080 Appointment of guardian ad litem or attorney for the child
§ 13.36.090 Guardianship subsidies — Eligibility
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Terms Used In Washington Code > Chapter 13.36 - Guardianship

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Entitlement: A Federal program or provision of law that requires payments to any person or unit of government that meets the eligibility criteria established by law. Entitlements constitute a binding obligation on the part of the Federal Government, and eligible recipients have legal recourse if the obligation is not fulfilled. Social Security and veterans' compensation and pensions are examples of entitlement programs.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.
  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.