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- Title: Hew Hope Child & Family Agency V. Williams
- Author : Washington Court of Appeals
- Release Date : January 23, 1999
- Genre: Law,Books,Professional & Technical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 72 KB
Description
This appeal arises out of an adoption proceeding. Conrad Williams's parental rights were terminated under RCW 26.33 after the child's mother placed the child for adoption. Williams appeals the termination order, arguing that the procedures for termination under RCW 26.33 and the standards set by the act violate his constitutional rights to due process and equal protection. We hold that the standard for termination and the procedures set forth within the adoption act satisfy the requirements of due process and equal protection and that Williams is not entitled to receive services prior to termination as a matter of constitutional right. We also reject Williams's argument that his situation is similar to that of a parent in a dependency proceeding, entitling him to similar treatment.