Legal Question in Family Law in Washington
parent/child
is spanking illegal in the state of Washington?
Is it legal to take personal pictures of an ex wife without her knowlwdge?
Asked on 5/17/09, 10:03 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Christopher Steuart
IT Forensics, Inc.
Re: parent/child
Corporal punishment is not illegal in Washington. The use of corporal punishment has risks and if you think it is appropriate it should be used carefully. What does "personal pictures" mean? Generally, unless there is a protection or restraining order a person may take photographs of a person in public, but if photographs are taken is such a way as to invade a person's privacy that is generally a civil wrong (tort), although under some circumstances it may also involve criminal misconduct.
Answered on 5/23/09, 1:14 am