Informal Modifications Are Not EnforceableParents who share child custody often try to amend the parenting plan informally. They may make oral agreements, written contracts, or even sworn affidavits. However, none of these informal changes are legally binding and will...
Month: September 2014
Relocating with the children: The 11 statutory factors
This Legal Guide summarizes Washington State's Relocation Act (RCW 26.09.430 through 26.09.480). If the custodial parent plans to move, that person has to give prior notice of the move to the noncustodial parent (or anyone else with custodial or visitation rights). If...
Parental Alienation
The "Friendly Parent Concept"In some cases, the Court may note from the testimony or factual history that one parent is unusually hostile, or has a tendency to undermine the child's relationship with the other parent. Under the "friendly parent concept," the trial...
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