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Code · Washington · Title 26 — Domestic Relations · Chapter 26.26A

RCW 26.26A.485

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(1)A minor child is a permissive party but not a necessary party to a proceeding under RCW 26.26A.400 through 26.26A.515 .
(2)The court shall appoint a guardian ad litem, subject to RCW 74.20.310 , to represent a child in a proceeding under RCW 26.26A.400 through 26.26A.515 , if the court finds that the interests of the child are not adequately represented.
[ 2018 c 6 s 518 .]
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