2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 26.10.190: Petitions for modification and proceedings concerning relocation of child — Assessment of attorneys\' fees.
(1) The court shall hear and review petitions for modifications of a parenting plan, custody order, visitation order, or other order governing the residence of a child, and conduct any proceedings concerning a relocation of the residence where the child resides a majority of the time, pursuant to chapter
26.09 RCW.
(2) If the court finds that a motion to modify a prior custody decree has been brought in bad faith, the court shall assess the attorney's fees and court costs of the custodian against the petitioner.
[2000 c 21 § 21; 1989 c 375 § 24; 1987 c 460 § 47.]
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