Washington State Forms 17 For Parenting Plan In Virginia
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The initial jurisdiction is based on where a minor child has resided for the 6 months prior to the filing of a case. This is considered the child's “home state” and the child's home state is most generally the only state where child custody cases can be heard.
In State cases it can be done but you would have to file Standing to change venue. That the state you want to move the case to has “standing” to take legal jurisdiction of the case from the other state.
Generally, once a court has jurisdiction, that court will keep jurisdiction, even if you move to another state. If you have moved, you can ask the court that issued the original order to transfer the custody case to the new state that you are in.
In Washington state, if you are in a situation where the other parent to your child is not following the parenting plan in bad faith, then your recourse is to file a contempt action in court.
If it is legal for you to move across state lines with the children under those laws, and you wish to transfer the custody matter, you can file an “inconvenient forum” motion in the original court with the help of your attorney, which asks the original state to transfer the case to the state where you want to move to.
How to Write a Parenting Plan Include Each Party's Information. Establish Custody and Schedule. Clarify Decision-Making and Financial Responsibilities. Plan for Healthcare, Education, and Extracurricular Activities. Set Guidelines for Communication and Transportation. Manage Child's Relationships and Any Modifications.
Either parent can move away and take the child with them as long as there is no injunction or other order preventing it. A move out of state—even if the party establishes residency there—does not necessarily affect the Virginia court's authority in the matter.
In Washington state, if you are in a situation where the other parent to your child is not following the parenting plan in bad faith, then your recourse is to file a contempt action in court.
