Relocation with Children after Divorce

A common question for a family law attorney is relocation with children after divorce.  In many situations, parents have gotten a divorce and each parent has visitation according to a parenting plan.  However, what happens if one parent decides to move to another state and wants to take a child?  Obviously, this will be a great concern for the parents especially the parent who is not moving.

If the parents agree, relocation isn’t usually a complicated matter.  An agreement can be memorialized into a supplemental parenting plan and approved by a judge.   However, the complication occurs when the parents do not agree. (more…)


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Modification of a Parenting Plan

There are times when modification of a parenting plan makes sense.  There could be a relocation issue or the parties simply have outgrown the plan.  There could also be evidence of misconduct by one parent against a child.   Washington Courts are very careful in deciding whether to grant a modification.  Courts give a preference for stability in the child’s living arrangements.  However, modifications do happen and are appropriate in certain circumstances.

Modification of a parenting plan follows statutorily requirements under RCW 26.09.260.  There are two types of modifications:  (1) major and (2) minor. Compliance with the statute is mandatory.  The party seeking modification is called the moving party. (more…)


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