Parenting Plan Lawyer Yakima, WA
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One of the biggest challenges people face during a divorce is figuring out where the children will live and how they’ll be taken care of. While it may seem simple at the outset, as you begin working through the details, you may realize that it’s complicated. The Yakima family lawyers at Skyview Law are trained to help families figure out the legal aspects of parenting plans.
There are other situations outside of divorce where a parenting plan may be needed. Parents who aren’t married and aren’t in a relationship may need help developing a parenting plan.
There are also situations where grandparents, other family members, and adoptive parents are involved. Almost any situation outside of a two-parent household typically needs a parenting plan to keep things functional. If you live in Yakima and child support is being withheld by your spouse, family lawyers can help.
Types of Parenting Plans
There are several different types of parenting plans. Each plan is designed to put children in the best possible situation in regards to their circumstances.
Even if you and your former partner agree upon a parenting plan, child custody lawyers in Yakima, WA can help you finalize the details and ensure that both parents are satisfied with the plan.
Traditional Parenting Plan
A traditional parenting plan is what most people think of regarding custody between two divorced parents. The child has a custodial parent whom they live with the majority of the time. The other parent has visitation every other weekend and usually for a visit one afternoon each week.
Long-Distance Parenting Plan
Some parents live too far apart for a traditional parenting plan to work. These parents will need a long-distance parenting plan. With this plan, the child lives with the custodial parent for most of the year, particularly when school is in session.
The child visits the other parent during breaks and holidays, such as summer, spring break, and Christmas.
Joint Custody
In a joint custody plan, both parents get equal time with the child. The kids usually spend one week with one parent and the next week with the other parent. In some situations, usually with younger children, the child may go back and forth every few days.
Infant Parenting Plan
Infants often need more time with the mother, particularly if the baby is breastfeeding. Infants usually don’t do overnights with the father while the baby is breastfeeding.
However, since it’s recommended that young children see the non-custodial parent frequently, the father may visit every few days or even every day for a few hours at the time. These plans usually move toward joining custody or a traditional parenting plan as the child gets older.
Restricted Parenting Plan
In a restricted parenting plan, the non-custodial parent has limited access to the child because they pose some sort of threat to the child’s physical or mental well-being. The parent may suffer from addiction or have a history of abuse.
The parent usually has supervised visitation but may have no access to the child if the threat is directly harmful to the child, even in a supervised setting.
How Is Custody Determined?
Ideally, the parents figure out the custody arrangements on their own. However, in some cases, parents may need mediation or even a court hearing to help determine what’s in the best interests of the child.
A family lawyer can help parents reach a custody agreement or, if necessary, help a parent win custody. They can also help Yakima residents get child support in WA with a parenting plan.
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Unfortunately, it’s all too easy for angry ex-spouses to threaten and intimidate you, but a lawyer will champion your cause and make sure you aren’t bullied into submission or silence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is A Parenting Plan?
What Is A Parenting Plan Modification?
Sometimes the agreed upon parenting plan requires particular modifications in a child’s life. Modifications can include visitations, parenting schedules, and child support. Modifications can be agreed upon by each parent, or the court can rule on the dispute. Addressing particular changes or challenges while drafting the plan can save time and money.
How Much Does It Cost To Modify A Parenting Plan?
How To File A Parenting Plan In Washington State?
A participant in legal matters such as child parentage, divorce, legal separation, parenting plan, or child custody modification can file in Washington State. You file the parenting plan like any court paper, such as a petition, motion, or response. The plan will then be served to the other parties. The exact process may differ depending on the court and county.
How Long Does A Temporary Parenting Plan Last In Washington State?
A judge can issue a temporary custody order for special situations, such as deployed military causing a move of substantial distance. That type of temporary custody orders end after 10 days, providing any required notice to the child’s temporary caretaker. Temporary parenting plans can be modified by emergency hearings or judge motions. Other temporary parenting plans may also be put into place for longer terms, up to trial in some matters.
About Skyview Law
Jarrod Hays is the founder of Skyview Law. He graduated from Northwestern School of Law in 2008 and opened his practice shortly after that. Since then, Mr. Hays has served the Yakima community across a range of practice areas. He is a seasoned attorney with ample experience in family law, probate, divorce, child custody, and everything in between.
Mr. Hays is a member of the American Institute of Legal Counsel, as well as several legal groups. He was rated as one of the 10 best attorneys under 40 for client satisfaction in Washington state.
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