Legal Opinion
In re the Marriage of McLean
Washington Supreme Court
Decided June 5, 1997No. 64045-9PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMadsen, J.
At issue in this case is whether RCW 26.09.175(2) and due process are satisfied when pleadings in a proceeding to modify an award of child support under a dissolution decree entered by a Washington court are served upon the nonpetitioning parent by certified mail, return receipt requested, but the mailing is returned marked unclaimed. We hold such service satisfies the statute and due process, and therefore affirm the Court of Appeals.
FACTS
The marriage of Petitioner Kenneth Eugene McLean (hereafter the father) and Respondent Terri L. Earp (formerly McLean) (hereafter the mother) was dissolved…
2Cases cited30 opinions
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3Cited by16 opinions
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