While a petition under RCW 11.130.365 is pending, after preliminary hearing and without notice to others, the court may issue an order to preserve and apply property of the respondent as required for the support of the respondent or an individual who is in fact dependent on the respondent. The court may appoint a special agent to assist in implementing the order.

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Terms Used In Washington Code 11.130.375

  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Issue: means all the lineal descendants of an individual. See Washington Code 11.02.005
  • Preliminary hearing: A hearing where the judge decides whether there is enough evidence to make the defendant have a trial.