Bianca McSwiggan v. Ryan McSwiggan - Unpublished Opinion
Summary
Washington State Court of Appeals Division II filed an unpublished opinion in the domestic relations appeal Bianca McSwiggan v. Ryan McSwiggan on April 7, 2026. The appeal from Pierce County Superior Court (Docket 21-3-02358-0) was heard before a three-judge panel. Under Washington General Rule 14.1(a), the opinion shall not be cited in any legal proceeding.
What changed
Washington State Court of Appeals Division II issued an unpublished opinion in a domestic relations appeal. The opinion may not be cited as authority in Washington courts per General Rule 14.1(a), significantly limiting its precedential value. The panel consisted of Judges Bernard Veljacic (author), Rebecca Glasgow (concurring), and Meng Li Che.
For practitioners and parties, the unpublished designation means this opinion cannot be used to support legal arguments in other cases. Family law practitioners should note this Division II decision when monitoring appellate trends in domestic relations matters, though reliance on its reasoning is prohibited. Pro se litigants should seek qualified legal counsel given the procedural complexities of appellate practice.
What to do next
- Review unpublished status per GR 14.1(a)
- Monitor for any published opinions in related matters
- Consult counsel regarding citation limitations
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DO NOT CITE. SEE GR 14.1(a).
Court of Appeals Division II
State of Washington
Opinion Information Sheet
| Docket Number: | 61138-4 |
| Title of Case: | Bianca Mcswiggan, Respondent V. Ryan Mcswiggan, Appellant |
| File Date: | 04/07/2026 |
SOURCE OF APPEAL
| Appeal from Pierce County Superior Court | |
| Docket No: | 21-3-02358-0 |
| Judgment or order under review | |
| Date filed: | 11/22/2024 |
| Judge signing: | Honorable Matthew H Thomas |
JUDGES
| Authored by | Bernard Veljacic |
| Concurring: | Rebecca Glasgow |
| | Meng Li Che |
COUNSEL OF RECORD
| Counsel for Appellant(s) | |
| | Madeleine Ann Spencer |
| | Campbell Barnett PLLC |
| | 317 S Meridian |
| | Puyallup, WA, 98371-5913 |
| Counsel for Respondent(s) | |
| | Bianca Mcswiggan (Appearing Pro Se) |
| | 1241 Mcdonald Ave |
| | Dupont, WA, 98327 |
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