How does divorce work in Washington state?

How does divorce work in Washington state?

Washington is a no-fault divorce state. You do not need to prove a spouse was at fault. You must only prove irreconcilable differences: you no longer get along.

Is Washington a mom State?

In Washington, unmarried fathers have access to the same parenting rights as mothers, but they must first establish paternity. Once paternity is taken care of, a Parenting Plan is usually the best way to make parenting rights and responsibilities clear.

Can a 13 year old refuse visitation?

Understanding a Parent’s Role in Visitation A child custody order requires parents to make a child reasonably available for visits. An older teen may outright refuse visits and there’s not a lot that a parent can do. Yet, parents with younger children will need to play a more active role in ensuring that visits happen.

Can a 14 year old be forced to visit a parent?

Most judges understand that once a child reaches their teens (14 /15 /16 /17), it certainly is difficult to force them to visit with a noncustodial parent when they are adamant about not seeing them, but it truly is not the child’s decision.

What do I do if my child doesn’t want to see a parent?

Talk to your child about why they don’t want to go Try to get to the bottom of why your child doesn’t want to spend time or stay with your co-parent. Let your child express their feelings to you without judgment. When it’s your turn to respond, do so with kindness and understanding.