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2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 26.26.555: Child as party — Representation.

    (1) A minor child is a permissible party, but is not a necessary party to a proceeding under RCW 26.26.500 through 26.26.630.

         (2) If the child is a party, or if the court finds that the interests of a minor child or incapacitated child are not adequately represented, the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the child, subject to RCW 74.20.310 neither the child's mother or father may represent the child as guardian or otherwise.

    [2002 c 302 § 512.]

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