Establishes a constitutional floor in family law cases in Washington, emphasizing parental rights and duties.

The bill adds a new section to Washington's Revised Code to establish a constitutional floor in family law cases. It recognizes parents' fiduciary duties towards their children and presumes parental fitness unless proven otherwise by the state. The bill emphasizes strict scrutiny for any intrusion on the parent-child bond, equal treatment of similarly situated parents, and the necessity for parental cooperation. It also mandates that court orders be clear, contestable, and free from secret evidence.

Establishes a constitutional floor in family law cases in Washington, emphasizing parental rights and duties.

The bill adds a new section to Washington's Revised Code to establish a constitutional floor in family law cases. It recognizes parents' fiduciary duties towards their children and presumes parental fitness unless proven otherwise by the state. The bill emphasizes strict scrutiny for any intrusion on the parent-child bond, equal treatment of similarly situated parents, and the necessity for parental cooperation. It also mandates that court orders be clear, contestable, and free from secret evidence.