In The Matter Of The Parental Rights To I.C.M.M.
Summary
The Washington Court of Appeals Division I filed a parental rights case opinion (Docket No. 87655-4) on April 6, 2026. The matter involves the parental rights to I.C.M.M., with judgment under review from December 16, 2025. The three-judge panel (Diaz, Bui, Coburn) issued the opinion, with Judge Helson having presided over the underlying dependency proceedings. Counsel appeared for appellant parents, the State Attorney General's Office (Social & Health Services), and guardian ad litems through the King County Dependency CASA Program.
What changed
The Washington Court of Appeals Division I issued a published opinion addressing parental rights in a dependency matter. The court reviewed the judgment from December 16, 2025, determining the outcome of the appeal concerning the minor child I.C.M.M. This represents a judicial determination that modifies the legal rights and obligations of the parties involved in the dependency case.
For parents, guardians, and legal professionals involved in dependency proceedings, this opinion establishes precedent for parental rights analysis in Washington Division I jurisdiction. The State Attorney General's Office and CASA Program involvement signals the court's consideration of both governmental and independent advocacy perspectives in dependency matters.
What to do next
- Monitor case developments if involved as party
- Consult legal counsel if affected by dependency proceedings
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DO NOT CITE. SEE GR 14.1(a).
Court of Appeals Division I
State of Washington
Opinion Information Sheet
| Docket Number: | 87655-4 |
| Title of Case: | In The Matter Of The Parental Rights To I.c.m.m. |
| File Date: | 04/06/2026 |
SOURCE OF APPEAL
| Judgment or order under review | |
| Date filed: | 12/16/2025 |
| Judge signing: | Honorable Janet Helson |
JUDGES
| Authored by | Michael Diaz |
| Concurring: | Tam Bui |
| | Linda Coburn |
COUNSEL OF RECORD
| Counsel for Appellant(s) | |
| | Washington Appellate Project |
| | 1511 Third Avenue |
| | Suite 610 |
| | Seattle, WA, 98101 |
| | |
| | Colin Ellsworth Patrick |
| | Attorney at Law |
| | 1511 3rd Ave Ste 610 |
| | Seattle, WA, 98101-1683 |
| Counsel for Respondent(s) | |
| | Soc & Hlth Svcs A.g. Office |
| | Attorney at Law |
| | 800 Fifth Ave, Suite 2000 |
| | Ms-tb-14 |
| | Seattle, WA, 98104 |
| | |
| | Joshua Choate |
| | WA Attorney General |
| | 800 5th Ave Ste 2000 |
| | Seattle, WA, 98104-3188 |
| Counsel for Guardian(s) Ad Litem | |
| | April M. Rivera |
| | King County Dependency CASA Program |
| | 1211 E Alder St |
| | #4100 |
| | Seattle, WA, 98122-5553 |
| | |
| | Dependency Casa Program King County |
| | Mrjc-401 4th Avenue N |
| | Suite 3081 |
| | Kent, WA, 98032 |
| | |
| | Kathleen Carney Martin |
| | Dependency CASA Program |
| | Maleng Regional Justice Center 401 4th A |
| | Kent, WA, 98032-4429 |
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