Up to that point, however, the situation is more complex, as there is no set age at which a child can refuse visitation. Obviously, the court may take action to enforce a visitation order when one parent is interfering with the visitation rights of the other.
In Washington, a Parenting Plan does not award custody. Instead, it has a Parenting Time Schedule that says when the children will live with each parent. If the parents do not agree on a schedule, the judge will decide one in the children's best interest.
To start the case, file with the clerk of the superior court, the completed original Petition for Modification/Adjustment of Custody/Parenting Plan/Residential Schedule, Summons, Confidential Information Form, and Child Support Schedule Worksheets and the Sealed Financial Source Documents cover sheet, with financial ...
To start the case, file with the clerk of the superior court, the completed original Petition for Modification/Adjustment of Custody/Parenting Plan/Residential Schedule, Summons, Confidential Information Form, and Child Support Schedule Worksheets and the Sealed Financial Source Documents cover sheet, with financial ...
Both Parents Have To Agree in Writing on the Terms of Custody. If you want to avoid going to court to modify custody arrangements, both parents must agree in writing on every aspect of custody that is being changed.
Many parents are encouraging their children to see the other parent, but the child refuses to do so. If a parent is preventing visits, the judge can enforce the visitation order or even hold the parent in contempt.
We call it the “every-other-weekend” parenting plan. Like the name implies, the non-custodial parent receives residential time every-other-weekend, plus a midweek visit. I will explain in more detail later, including the treatment of other aspects of parenting time, such as holidays and vacations.
Mothers historically have won more custody battles due to traditional roles and perceptions of mothers as the primary caregivers. However, this trend is changing as courts increasingly focus on the best interests of the child, considering many factors beyond traditional roles.