Legal Question in Family Law in Washington

slander

Is slandering someone still a legal civil matter even if the one doing the slander is a family member?


Asked on 5/29/07, 4:26 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Christopher Steuart IT Forensics, Inc.

Re: slander

This is not a family law matter. Defamation (includes slander and libel in Washington) is a tort (civil wrong), and generally family members are not immune. I know that parents and children are not immune, but I've never checked on husbands and wives.

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Answered on 5/29/07, 5:33 pm
Elizabeth Powell ELizabeth Powell PS Inc

Re: slander

Defamation can occur between family members and there is no immunity because of the family relationship.

There is more to it, of course. Hope this helps - Elizabeth Powell

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Answered on 5/29/07, 5:46 pm


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