Boards and Commissions

Dissolution Proceeding Task Force

RCW 2.53.040

The task force shall develop: Clear and concise dispute resolution procedures; in conjunction with the office of crime victims advocacy, a sexual assault training curriculum; consistent standards for parenting evaluators; and a domestic violence training curriculum for individuals making evaluations in dissolution cases. The task force shall make recommendations concerning specialized evaluators for dissolution cases, dissolution forms and procedures, and fees.

Number of appointments by Governor:

8

Term in Years:

2

Compensation:

Expenses only

Qualification:

Qualification: The Governor shall appoint the following members of the task force:

  • A representative of the office of crime victims advocacy;

  • A professor of law specializing in family law;

  • A representative from a statewide domestic violence advocacy group;

  • A representative from a community sexual assault program;

  • Two noncustodial parents with at least one representing the interests of low-income noncustodial parents; and

  • Two custodial parents with at least one representing the interests of low-income custodial parents.

Number of yearly meetings:

8

PDC Filing:

No

Senate Confirmation Required:

No