There are many facets of the divorce process that can be challenging, especially for a parent. From custody disputes to child support orders and other divorce-related matters (property division, etc.), the end of a marriage can be a challenging time for anyone. With...
Relocation
The end of marriage and child relocation
Deciding to bring your marriage to an end may be tough, but there are times when couples realize that moving forward is necessary. Sometimes, the divorce process is relatively straightforward, while others, such as those who have children, may run into a number of...
Key points of the Washington relocation law
You want to provide the best possible life for your children. What do you do when that requires you to move your child away from your ex-spouse? You may have a custody dispute on your hands.Should you have to defend your decision to move, the state of...
Relocation of a parent and child
Co-parenting after a divorce presents many challenges even when both parents live in the same area. However, if the custodial parent decides to move to a new city or state with the child, many difficult issues arise. The non-custodial parent will be unable to see the...
Relocation: Relocating with the children
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...
Relocating with the children (3): caselaw and legislative history
The Washington State Relocation Act RCW 26.09.520 provides: "The person proposing to relocate with the child shall provide his or her reasons for the intended relocation. There is a rebuttable presumption that the intended relocation of the child will be permitted. A...
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...
Interstate child custody jurisdiction — the UCCJEA (©Bruce Clement)
The purpose of the UCCJEA All states have enacted the basic form of the UCCJEA. The National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws has stated: "There is growing public concern over the fact that thousands of children are shifted from state to state and...