Legal Question in Family Law in Washington
If an underage girl has a baby with an 18 year old boy and the two never get married, but live together as a family, who has legal custody of the baby?
Asked on 8/31/09, 5:35 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Christopher Steuart
IT Forensics, Inc.
Washington does not use the concept of custody. Both parents presumptively have an undivided responsibility for the parenting and support of children.
Answered on 9/06/09, 7:59 pm