Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 26 Domestic Relations - Section 26.10.190 Petitions for modification and proceedings concerning relocation of child -- Assessment of attorneys' fees

§ 26.10.190. Petitions for modification and proceedings concerning relocation of child -- Assessment of attorneys' fees

(1) The court shall hear and review petitions for modifications of a parenting plan, custody order, visitation order, or other order governing the residence of a child, and conduct any proceedings concerning a relocation of the residence where the child resides a majority of the time, pursuant to chapter 26.09 RCW.

(2) If the court finds that a motion to modify a prior custody decree has been brought in bad faith, the court shall assess the attorney's fees and court costs of the custodian against the petitioner.

[2000 c 21 § 21; 1989 c 375 § 24; 1987 c 460 § 47.]

Notes:
     Applicability -- 2000 c 21: See RCW 26.09.405.

     Intent -- Captions not law -- 2000 c 21: See notes following RCW 26.09.405.

     Severability -- 1989 c 375: See RCW 26.09.914.

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