Custody information and resources related to the Family Law practice.Family Law: Study of Parenting Act in Washington In response to criticisms of the Washington State Parenting Act, in early 1998 the Washington State Supreme Court Gender and Justice Commission and the Domestic Relations Commission commissioned a study of the Act. The overarching goal of this study was to gather information about how parents seeking […]
Supervised Visitation
Family Law: Supervised Visitation in Washington If there has been inappropriate conduct on the part of a parent, the court can suspend visitation if it is serious enough and any contact would be harmful to the child. The court however will want to make the restrictions as little intrusive as possible while still providing adequate […]
Third Party – Grandparent Custody
Family Law: Third Party – Grandparent Custody in Washington There is a specific statutory section governing third party or grandparent custody cases (RCW 26.10). Third party refers to anyone other than the biological parents (grandparents, aunts, uncles, other friends and neighbors), who wants to seek custody of the child. Third parties may seek custody of […]
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