· 12/18/1989
In the Matter of Custody of Stell
Citations
- 783 P.2d 615
- 56 Wash. App. 356
- 1989 Wash. App. LEXIS 396
How courts have described this case
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- recognizing that aunt had become psychological parent of nephew and reversed and remanded for trial and a custody decision under Chapter 26.10 RCW where the evidence indicated that the biological parent was unable to care for the child
- recognizing that aunt had become psychological parent of nephew and reversed and remanded for trial and a custody decision under chapter 26.10 RCW where the evidence indicated that the biological parent was unable to care for the child
- actual detriment was established when child had been physically and sexually abused, and the natural parent could not provide the needed therapy and stability
- actual detriment was established when child had been physically and sexually abused, and the natural parent could not provide the needed therapy and stability
- child abuse victim required extensive therapy and stability that parent could not provide
- child abuse victim required extensive therapy and stability that parent could not provide
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Judges: Pekelis
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