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To ask for custody, you must open a case with the superior court where you live or where the other parent lives. It may be a stand-alone custody case or a divorce, legal separation, annulment or parentage (paternity) case. After filing the initial paperwork, serve the other parent to officially notify them.
Factors The Washington State Court Will Consider To make this determination, the judge will consider multiple factors, including: The child's relationship with each parent. The child's relationship with siblings or other individuals in each parent's household. Each parent's ability to care for the child.
Positioning and Evidence Tips to Get Custody of Your Children After Divorce in Washington State Your emotional bond with your child. Performance of your parenting functions. The benefits of your living situation. How you are meeting your child's needs during separation.
Many Washington State courts have a public access terminal in the courthouse where you can view JIS public record case information such as an index of filed cases and a list of documents filed in each case. Contact your local court to see if they have a public access terminal.
(a) Format Requirements. All pleadings, motions, and other papers filed with the court shall be legibly written or printed. The use of letter-size paper (8-1/2 by 11 inches) is mandatory. The writing or printing shall appear on only one side of the page.
To ask for custody, you must open a case with the superior court where you live or where the other parent lives. It may be a stand-alone custody case or a divorce, legal separation, annulment or parentage (paternity) case. After filing the initial paperwork, serve the other parent to officially notify them.
Mothers historically have won more custody battles due to traditional roles and perceptions of mothers as the primary caregivers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) You must use letter-sized (8½ x 11 inches) white paper. You must write or type on only one side of the page. All handwriting must be printed, readable, and in black or dark blue ink. The 1st page must have a margin of at least 3 inches from the top and 1 inch from the other 3 sides.
To ask for custody, you must open a case with the superior court where you live or where the other parent lives. It may be a stand-alone custody case or a divorce, legal separation, annulment or parentage (paternity) case. After filing the initial paperwork, serve the other parent to officially notify them.