How do you modify a temporary parenting plan?
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How do you modify a temporary parenting plan?
My ex and I have a temp orary parenting plan. He is currently homeless and looking at jail time for 3 charges. I want to get at least temporary full custody of my daughter until he gets his life straight. How do I do that?
Asked on April 20, 2012 under Family Law, Washington
Answers:
Kenneth Berger / Kenneth A. Berger, Attorney at Law
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
In Washington, you can bring a motion to change a temporty parenting plan at any time prior to the entry of a final parenting plan. I helps to show that there have been changes, favorable to your proposed plan, since the original entry of the existing plan.
If your temporary plan has been in effect for longer than say 12 months, you probably should be looking at finalizing the action through either mediation or trial.
As always, my comments are only applicable to Washington State and are not a substitute for getting competent, local, and more comprehensive, legal help.
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
By requesting that the court modify the plan based upon a change of circumstances and in the best interests of the child. Generally you will have to make a motion in court to request a judge look at the plan and hear your presentation of the facts. Get help. Good luck.
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