2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 26.09.004: Definitions.

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.

     (1) "Temporary parenting plan" means a plan for parenting of the child pending final resolution of any action for dissolution of marriage, declaration of invalidity, or legal separation which is incorporated in a temporary order.

     (2) "Permanent parenting plan" means a plan for parenting the child, including allocation of parenting functions, which plan is incorporated in any final decree or decree of modification in an action for dissolution of marriage, declaration of invalidity, or legal separation.

     (3) "Parenting functions" means those aspects of the parent-child relationship in which the parent makes decisions and performs functions necessary for the care and growth of the child. Parenting functions include:

     (a) Maintaining a loving, stable, consistent, and nurturing relationship with the child;

     (b) Attending to the daily needs of the child, such as feeding, clothing, physical care and grooming, supervision, health care, and day care, and engaging in other activities which are appropriate to the developmental level of the child and that are within the social and economic circumstances of the particular family;

     (c) Attending to adequate education for the child, including remedial or other education essential to the best interests of the child;

     (d) Assisting the child in developing and maintaining appropriate interpersonal relationships;

     (e) Exercising appropriate judgment regarding the child's welfare, consistent with the child's developmental level and the family's social and economic circumstances; and

     (f) Providing for the financial support of the child.

[1987 c 460 § 3.]