Washington Code 13.36.060 – Guardianship modification — Attorneys’ fees, court costs
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(1) A guardian or a parent of the child may petition the court to modify the visitation provisions of a guardianship order by:
Terms Used In Washington Code 13.36.060
- 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.
- 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.
(a) Filing with the court a motion for modification and an affidavit setting forth facts supporting the requested modification; and
(b) Providing notice and a copy of the motion and affidavit to all other parties. The nonmoving parties may file and serve opposing affidavits.
(2) The court shall deny the motion unless it finds that adequate cause for hearing the motion is established by the affidavits, in which case it shall set a date for hearing on an order to show cause why the requested modification should not be granted.
(3) If the court finds that a motion to modify a guardianship order has been brought in bad faith, the court may assess attorneys’ fees and court costs of the nonmoving party against the moving party.
[ 2010 c 272 § 6.]