

Relocation with Children - Notice and Objection
Emotions can run very high, when a primary residential parent decides to relocate from the area for a variety of reasons such as, a better job or to be closer to family. This decision can have an immense impact on the children and the other parent’s time with them. When a parenting plan or child custody order have been entered by the Court, and the primary residential parent intends on moving outside of the child’s school district, then the Relocation Act applies. (RCW 26.09


Relocation with Children - Basis For Determination
The decision to relocate can have an immense impact on the children and the other parent’s time with them. A prior post discussed the process of Notice and Objection in relocation cases. This post discusses the basis for the court to determine a relocation matter once an objection has been timely filed. There is a presumption that a relocating primary residential parent will be permitted to relocate the children unless the objecting parent can present evidence that outweighs


Property Division
A part of the divorce process, the Court can allocate the property and liabilities (debts) of the parties. The Court will make this allocation based on what is “just and equitable,” after consideration of all the factors. All property and liabilities are considered community or separate. This distinction may have an impact on the division. The factors considered by the Court include but are not limited to: The nature and extent of the community property; The nature and extent