This chapter shall apply in all child custody proceedings as that term is defined in this chapter. Whenever there is a conflict between chapter 13.32A, 13.34, 13.36, *26.10, or 26.33 RCW, the provisions of this chapter shall apply.
RCW 13.38.020
Application.
Applied in 3 court decisions — leading case R.B. v. C.W. (2016)
Most recently applied in 196 Wash. 2d 152 - In re Dependency of Z.J.G. (September 2020)
2011 c 309 s 2.
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