Ruff v. Knickerbocker

275 P.3d 1175 (2012)

168 Wn. App. 109

In re the Parentage of Kaleigh Lyn RUFF.

Jamie Lyn Ruff, Respondent,

v.

Dennis A. Knickerbocker, Appellant.

No. 28640-1-III.

Court of Appeals of Washington, Division 3.

May 8, 2012.

Dennis Charles Cronin, Law Office of DC, Cronin, Spokane, WA, for Appellant.

¶ Peter S. Lineberger, Attorney at Law, Spokane, WA, for Respondent.

¶ SWEENEY, J.

¶ 1 Jurisdiction in interstate child custody disputes is governed by the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), chapter 26.27 RCW. It is detailed, specific, and mandatory. Here, a Washington superior court…