Legal Opinion
In Re the Welfare of Hansen
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided August 21, 1979No. 2955-3PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMcInturff, J.
What is in the best interests of a 12-year-old child? The legal guardians for more than 8 years, the natural mother, who until recently was a stranger, the child, the State and the trial court cannot agree.
On November 16, 1967, the respondent, Susan Hansen— ■now Thomas (Mrs. Thomas), gave birth to a daughter, Tamara. 1 Due to a drug dependency, marital problems, and frequent encounters with the law, Mrs. Thomas surrendered her infant child to the care of friends, the appellants, Mr. and Mrs. Cordero, in October 1968. In October 1970, the Corderos became Tammy's legal guardians by order of a…
2Cases cited20 opinions
- May v. AndersonSupreme Court of the United States · 1953
- In Re the Welfare of LuscierWashington Supreme Court · 1974
- Bordeaux v. Ingersoll-Rand Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1967
- In Re the Welfare of MyricksWashington Supreme Court · 1975
- Fry v. BallSupreme Court of Colorado · 1975
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3Cited by16 opinions
- New Hope of Washington v. RamquistCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1988
- Schwebke v. Lutheran Social ServicesWashington Supreme Court · 1991
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- In Re Dependency of JWHWashington Supreme Court · 2002
- In Re Custody of SHBCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2003
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