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Minor Guardianship RCW 11.130
THIS WEB PAGE IS CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION. WE APPRECIATE YOUR PATIENCE, AND WILL UPDATE INFORMATION AS SOON AS WE CAN.Under RCW 11.130, the Court can appoint a guardian for a minor who does not have a guardian under the following circumstances:
Appointing a guardian is in the best interest of a minor, and one of the following items must also be true:
- Each parent of the minor agrees after being informed about what a guardianship means; or
- All parental rights have been terminated; or
- There is clear and convincing evidence that no parent of the minor is willing or able to exercise parenting functions as defined in RCW 26.09.004.
https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=26.09.004
Minor Guardianship Book and Instructions
The Court Facilitator has prepared an informative Minor Guardianship book complete with blank forms and instructions on the filing process. You can purchase a book in the Yakima County Clerk's Office, Room 323 of the courthouse. The cost of the book is $50. The Clerk is open Monday- Friday from 8:30-4:00 pm, and you must pay for your book with cash.
Further Assistance
If you need assistance in completing the book, you may schedule an appointment with the Facilitator by calling 509-574-2695.
- Do I need an attorney?
- What is the basis of non-parental custody?
- Will the court check my background?
- Will the judge speak with the children?
- Do I have to notify both parents about my request for custody?
- What if I cannot find one or both of the parents?
- What if I don’t know the father’s name or address?
- Can I get an emergency custody order?
- How long does it take to obtain permanent custody?
- Do I have to go to court?
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Contact Us
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Angela Gutierrez
Family Court Facilitator
128 N 2nd Street, Room 213Yakima, WA 98901
Phone: 509-574-2695
Español: 509-574-1894
Magally Martinez
Family Court Assistant
(509) 574-1894
Hours of Operation (Closed Holidays)
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Closed Daily; 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM