Child Custody
What Is a Custodial Parent?
In Washington, a custodial parent is the parent a child lives with the majority of the time under the parenting plan. Under RCW 26.09.285, the parenting plan designates this parent as the custodian solely for purposes of state and federal statutes that require a custody…
What factors make a mother lose in a child custody case
The legal system places a premium on the well-being of children, striving to keep both parents involved in their upbringing whenever feasible. Despite this, there are instances of the loss of a mother’s rights to custody of her child. This shift typically occurs when, after…
Can my child decide where they want to live when they’re 13?
Divorce and child custody can be stressful for you and your children. Often, children go through phases of preferring living with one parent or the other. Typically, while your children are young, the court will not give much consideration to your children’s preferences. However, as…