Moving Out of State Without a Custody Agreement in Washington State
If you don’t have a custody agreement with your former partner, and if there is no court order for visitation or parenting time, you would generally be able to move out of state with your child. Washington’s child relocation laws apply when there is already a parenting plan or court order for custody or visitation […]
Will the Guardian Ad Litem Choose the Parent with the Better Job?
If you think your child custody battle could potentially become contentious, or if it has already become contentious and a guardian ad litem has been appointed, you might be wondering what factors the guardian ad litem will consider when making custody recommendations and whether the guardian ad litem will choose the parent with the better […]
Grounds for Full Custody
Very rarely will the courts award full custody to one parent. What are the legal grounds for full custody? In this article we’ll explore the grounds for full custody and explore the circumstances that typically must be shown for a parent to be awarded full custody. What is full custody? Full custody is a child […]
Can You Lose Custody for Not Co-Parenting in Seattle, Washington?
It is very rare for a parent to lose custody of a child. In general, the courts favor situations where the children share a relationship with both parents and where both parents play an active role in raising a child. If you’re wondering if you can lose custody for not co-parenting in Seattle, Washington, it […]