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In the Matter of the Parental Rights to M.A.A.K.

The Court of Appeals of Washington, Division One, affirmed the trial court's termination of R.K.'s parental rights to M.A.A.K. The court rejected R.K.'s claim that the trial court violated her right to a public trial by closing the courtroom four times during proceedings, finding the closures served a legitimate purpose. The court also rejected R.K.'s claim that the trial court abused its discretion by denying her motion for new counsel, and upheld the finding that DCYF offered all necessary services in a timely and meaningful manner despite R.K.'s non-compliance.

In the Matter of Parental Rights to M.A.A.K. (87781-0)

The Washington Court of Appeals Division I issued an opinion in the matter of parental rights concerning minor child M.A.A.K., docket number 87781-0, filed on April 20, 2026. The appeal arose from a judgment or order filed February 12, 2025, under review by Judge Nicole Gaines-Phelps. The court panel consisted of Judge Lori Smith (author), with concurrences from Bill Bowman and Linda Coburn.