# RCW 26.12.172: RCW 26.12.172: Parenting seminars—Rules

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C12_S172

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 26.12.172
- **Heading:** RCW 26.12.172: Parenting seminars—Rules
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 26 / Chapter 12 / Section 172

## Text

Any court rules adopted for the implementation of parenting seminars shall include the following provisions: (1) In no case shall opposing parties be required to attend seminars together; (2) Upon a showing of domestic violence or abuse which would not require mutual decision making pursuant to RCW 26.09.191 , or that a parent's attendance at the seminar is not in the children's best interests, the court shall either: (a) Waive the requirement of completion of the seminar; or (b) Provide an alternative, voluntary parenting seminar for battered spouses or battered domestic partners; and (3) The court may waive the seminar for good cause. (4) Cases filed as a minor guardianship under chapter 11.130 RCW are exempt from requirements of parenting seminar attendance.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 26.12.020 RCW 26.12.020: Designation of judge—Number of sessions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C12_S020.md)
- [RCW 26.12.030 RCW 26.12.030: Transfer of cases to presiding judge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C12_S030.md)
- [RCW 26.12.070 RCW 26.12.070: Probation officers—Powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C12_S070.md)
- [RCW 26.12.080 RCW 26.12.080: Protection of privacy of parties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C12_S080.md)
- [RCW 26.12.170 RCW 26.12.170: Authority of family court judges and court commissioners to order or recommend services—Report by court of child abuse or neglect.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C12_S170.md)
- [RCW 26.12.172 RCW 26.12.172: Parenting seminars—Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C12_S172.md)
- [RCW 26.12.175 RCW 26.12.175: Appointment of guardian ad litem—Independent investigation—Court-appointed special advocate program—Background information—Review of appointment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C12_S175.md)
- [RCW 26.12.177 RCW 26.12.177: Guardians ad litem—Training—Registry—Subregistry—Selection—Substitution—Exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C12_S177.md)
- [RCW 26.12.183 RCW 26.12.183: Guardian ad litem or investigator—Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C12_S183.md)
- [RCW 26.12.185 RCW 26.12.185: Guardian ad litem, special advocate, or investigator—Release of information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C12_S185.md)
- [RCW 26.12.187 RCW 26.12.187: Guardian ad litem, special advocate, or investigator—Ex parte communications—Removal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C12_S187.md)
- [RCW 26.12.188 RCW 26.12.188: Appointment of investigators—Training requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C12_S188.md)
- [RCW 26.12.190 RCW 26.12.190: Family court jurisdiction as to pending actions—Use of family court services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C12_S190.md)
- [RCW 26.12.205 RCW 26.12.205: Priority for proceedings involving children.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C12_S205.md)

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