{"data":{"id":"us-wa/rcw-26.27.241","jurisdiction":"us-wa","citation":"RCW 26.27.241","heading":"Notice—Opportunity to be heard—Joinder.","body":"(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.\n(2) This chapter does not govern the enforceability of a child custody determination made without notice or an opportunity to be heard.\n(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.","path":["Title 26","Chapter 26.27"],"source_url":"https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=26.27.241","current_through":"July 15, 2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-06T01:41:38Z","sha256":"35ccf1285c09b60d10ba73b3bc3393983c2ab506c4137598959c338a3c4c9cfb","source_id":"us-wa","stale":false,"prev":"us-wa/rcw-26.27.231","next":"us-wa/rcw-26.27.251"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}