Legal Question in Family Law in Washington
Incarcerated fathers' rights for Washington state residents
What parental rights does a man have who is a Washington resident incarcerated in Arizona?
Asked on 3/11/08, 6:21 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Christopher Steuart
IT Forensics, Inc.
Re: Incarcerated fathers' rights for Washington state residents
All parents have the same rights under Washington law, unless they are modified or restricted by a court. The fact of incarceration itself does not defeat a parental relationship, but what the person was convicted of may have significant influence with a court.
Answered on 3/12/08, 1:21 am