HB 1949 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

Provides that, in addition to any other relief authorized under chapter 10.14 RCW, the court may order that the respondent transfer, or otherwise provide, a specified amount of funds, as determined by the court, to the petitioner to provide temporary financial assistance to the petitioner if the court finds that such assistance is necessary. The court may order such a transfer of funds under this act only once per petition involving the petitioner and respondent. At any subsequent proceeding for dissolution, legal separation, or invalidity of the marriage, or any subsequent proceeding for the establishment or modification of child support or maintenance, the petitioner shall disclose the amount transferred under this act and the court or agency must consider that amount transferred in determining property distribution, support, or maintenance.