Washington WPF DRPSCU 07.0100 - Petition for Modification, Amendment or Adjustment of Custody Decree - Parenting Plan - Residential Schedule - PTMD
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The custody of a boy or an unmarried girl below the age of 18 years and above the age of 5 years shall be given to the father of the child as he is considered to be the natural guardian and only after his death, the custody shall be given to the mother.
Drug or alcohol abuse. Physical abuse or neglect. Mental health issues. Money issues. Stability of the home.
The most important factor in deciding who gets custody is the best interests of each child. To find out what is in a child's best interest, judges consider these factors, among others:children's physical and mental health. physical and mental health of the parent who wants custody.
If you have sole physical custody, it is not legal for the other parent to take your child from you. Sometimes taking your child from you is a crime, like "parental kidnapping." But if you are married, and there is no court order of custody, it is legal for the other parent to take your child.