Washington Response to Non-Parent Custody Petition is the legal process by which a non-parent seeks custody of a child in Washington State. The process allows a relative or other person with a close relationship to the child to obtain custody through a court order. There are two types of Washington Response to Non-Parent Custody Petition: a contested petition and an uncontested petition. In a contested petition, the non-parent must show the court that they have a significant and ongoing relationship with the child, the parent is not able or willing to provide proper care for the child, and that granting custody to the non-parent is in the child’s best interest. The court can grant temporary or permanent custody. In an uncontested petition, the non-parent and the parent(s) of the child agree on granting custody. The court will enter an order granting custody to the non-parent. Both types of petitions require the non-parent to provide evidence in the form of affidavits, documents, and witness testimony. The court will consider a number of factors in deciding whether to grant custody to the non-parent, including the best interests of the child, the child’s emotional and physical needs, and the ability of the non-parent to provide a safe and secure home.