Washington Child Custody and Visitation Lawyers

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Can Grandparents Have Visitation With Their Grandchildren If Their Son Or Daughter Is Divorced From The Other Parent?
If a custodial parent does not allow grandparents visitation with their grandchildren the grandparents will need a court order. Before allowing a non-parental visitation order the … more
How Does The Court Decide Who Gets The Children?
At the outset, it is important to understand that “custody” is usually divided into two separate categories – legal custody and physical custody. Usually, both parents are … more
What Happens To Custody When One Parent Needs To Relocate?
Should a parent need to relocate, the court will continue to use the “best interests” standard in determining where the child will go. There are federal laws that prohibit a … more

The Best Interests of the Child Standard and Grandparent Visitation
If you are a grandparent and do not get along with your grandchild’s parents, do you have a right to see your grandchild even if the parents do not consent? Prior to 2000 the answer was a resounding yes. But now it is complicated. Prior to 2000 many states had statutes allowing grandparents to petition a court for a visitation order with their grandchildren if the parents … more
Mom, Dad, Steve and Amy: How much visitation can little Johnny take?
A divorce is always contentious when a couple has to split property they acquired together. It becomes even more contentious when children are involved. When children are involved in a divorce and the parents cannot come to a decision, the court must decide what is in the best interests of the child. The courts decision about what is best comes in a custody and visitation … more

Nonparental Custody Petition (PTCUS)
Use this form to petition the court for custody of a minor child(ren) if you are not a parent. (WPF CU 01.0100 (6/2008)
Summons for Nonparental Custody Proceeding (SM)
This form is used to notify you that an action has been started against you in the court requesting that the petitioner be granted custody of the … more
Response to Nonparental Custody Petition (RSP
Use this form to respond to a petition before the court for nonparental custody of your minor child(ren). (WPF CU 01.0300 (6/2008)
Order Directing DCFS/CPS to Release Information and Order Restricting Access (Nonparental custody) (ORDINFO)
This form is used by the court to order the DCFS/CPS to release information regarding the parents to the proper individuals. (WPF CU 03.0500 (7/2007)