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· 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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