RCW 26.27.241
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(1)Before a child custody determination is made under this chapter, notice and an opportunity to be heard in accordance with the standards of RCW 26.27.081 must be given to:
(a)All persons entitled to notice under the law of this state as in child custody proceedings between residents of this state;
(b)any parent whose parental rights have not been previously terminated; and
(c)any person having physical custody of the child.
(2)This chapter does not govern the enforceability of a child custody determination made without notice or an opportunity to be heard.
(3)The obligation to join a party and the right to intervene as a party in a child custody proceeding under this chapter are governed by the law of this state as in child custody proceedings between residents of this state.
[ 2001 c 65 s 205 .]