Does Washington state favor working mom in primary parent case of unmarried couples?

Answer 1

While it depends on your circumstances, courts do generally support the mother's side more in Washington state.

In Washington custody and visitation is not the focus. The courts use the terms residential schedule and decision making authority and uses a complicated process in cases where the parents cannot agree and the court must enter a parenting plan.

Briefly:

The court uses certain limiting factors to determine if any parent's time with the child should be limited: domestic violence, drug abuse, no emotional bond, failure to support the child, denial of contact with the other parent without reason, etc.

If no limits apply the court encourages each parent to maintain a stable, loving and nurturing relationship with their child. It will consider who has taken greater responsibility for the child's day to day care and with whom the child has a stronger bond and a host of other factors.

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