Legal Question in Family Law in Washington

Liability of non parent custodian

I need to understand the legal ramifications of becoming a non-parent custodian of a child. This would be an agreeable arrangement with the parents, but I need to know my responsibilities and liabilities.


Asked on 11/08/06, 11:04 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Christopher Steuart IT Forensics, Inc.

Re: Liability of non parent custodian

The simplest answer is your responsibilities to the child are approximately equal to those of a custodial parent. The differences are that you may receive child support (work out an agreement).

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Answered on 11/10/06, 2:10 am


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