Washington LawHelp

Parenting Plans/Custody

Legal Information

• Changing a Parenting Plan/Child Custody Order

  3104EN - Read this publication if you want to change a final court order that sets out where your child lives and with whom s/he visits. This order might be a Custody Decree or Order, Residential Schedule, or Parenting Plan. Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

  Lea esto en:

  English

  Russian / Pусский

  Chinese / 中文

• How to Work with GALs and Parenting Evaluators

  3106EN - If you are involved in a divorce, paternity or nonparental custody case where the other parent does not agree with you, the court may appoint a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) or Parenting Evaluator. This publication contains tips to help you work successfully with the GAL. Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

  Lea esto en:

  English

• How to Write a Declaration in a Family Law Case

  3917EN - This packet tells you what a declaration is, what should be included and tips on how to write one. There is a family law declaration and other forms attached that you can fill out. Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

  Lea esto en:

  English

• Parenting Plans: General Info

  3230EN - This publication provides general information about what a parenting plan is and how to get one. It also explains how to enforce or change a permanent parenting plan. Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

  Lea esto en:

  English

• When you Disagree with a Guardian Ad Litem Report

  3111EN - In a family law case where the parties disagree about the parenting plan, the court may appoint a Guardian ad Litem (GAL), or an Evaluator. A GAL or Evaluator’s job is to investigate both households to recommend to the court a residential plan in the child’s best interest. Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

  Lea esto en:

  English