Legal Opinion
Department of Social & Health Services v. T.P.
Washington Supreme Court
Decided February 19, 2015No. 90393-0PublishedCited by 61 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtFairhurst, J.
¶1 In 2010, the legislature enacted a new guardianship statute, chapter 13.36 RCW (new statute), to create permanency for children in foster care through the dismissal of dependency and the appointment of a guardian. RCW 13.36.010. This case involves whether the preponderance of the evidence standard of proof satisfies due process and whether the record supports the trial court’s decision to appoint guardians. We answer both questions yes and affirm.
FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY
¶2 The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) petitioned for an order appointing a guardian for A.W. and…
2Cases cited28 opinions
- Mathews v. EldridgeSupreme Court of the United States · 1976
- Cleveland Board of Education v. LoudermillSupreme Court of the United States · 1985
- Santosky v. KramerSupreme Court of the United States · 1982
- Addington v. TexasSupreme Court of the United States · 1979
- Lassiter v. Department of Social Servs. of Durham Cty.Supreme Court of the United States · 1981
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3Cited by61 opinions
- Gorre v. City of TacomaWashington Supreme Court · 2015
- Terry Martin v. Stanley SmithCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2016
- State v. SchmelingCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2015
- In re Dependency of E.H.Washington Supreme Court · 2018
- Franks v. State (In re M.-A.F.-S.)Court of Appeals of Washington · 2018
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