Life never stops changing. The things that once worked are not guaranteed to work forever. This is the case with many things, including child custody. In Washington state, if a parent wishes to modify their custody agreement, they must petition the court for a legal modification, which leads to an adequate cause hearing. How are…
Simply put, third-party custody means that someone other than the biological or adoptive parents has legal custody of a minor child. In Washington state, this is known as non-parental custody. Most of these are custody cases where a grandparent has a grandchild. But, often, other relatives step in to provide custody of a child when…
Child custody is often the most stressful part of a divorce for parents. Knowing how Washington typically determines child custody can help give you more peace of mind as you begin this legal process. It can prevent unwelcome surprises during your custody case, as well as help you decide if you need to hire a…
