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Long enough to get the papers amended and signed and get it put on the docket of the family court in the county in which you live.

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Q: How long does it take to change primary custody in Washington state if both parents agree to the change?
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How can a teenager change his or her divorce custody?

He/she can't. Only the parents can change custody.


Can i move out of my mother's house and into my father's before the age of eighteen without primary custody mother's permission?

No. Your parents must come to an agreement and change the custody order filed in the family court.


What percentage of parents diagnosed with a mental health condition lose custody of their children?

There's no program in place to track the various reasons for a CHANGE in the primary residence of the child.


How does military deployment affect child custody if parent being deployed is primary?

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If the father has had joint custody of a 4 year old and was the primary parent and the mother wants primary custody can she do it?

Yes if she could prove that the child is better off in her primary care. If the child is thriving and safe with you, it would be hard for her to prove. But custody can change at anytime so she has the right to file.


How do you get a judge to change the primary placement of a child when both parents have legal custody?

You don't "get" a judge to do anything, however you can file a petition for modification of custody and if you can provide a valid and compelling reason why such a modification should be granted, the judge may modify the original order granting your request.


Do you need both parents permission to change your name if your mom has full custody and approves?

No


Can divorced father with primary custody let child live with his 28 year old son and wife or does the child have to stay with mother if not with father?

That depends on the custody order, but she can file for a change of custody.


Can divorced parent change daycare providers without other parent's consent?

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Does primary residence with joint legal custody give this parent the right to choose their child school?

Look for the standard XX county parenting plan online, with XX being the county you reside in. Look at the section regarding Major Decisions. Most states agree all major decisions shall be made by the custodial parent, and that usually includes things like what school to attend, what hair length to allow, what piercings to allow, etc.


You have joint custody how do you get primary custody if father is comtempt of court?

Being in contempt of court can help the other party gain custody but does not automatically guarantee it. Many times a mediator or guardian has to be assigned to change custody. Attorneys and judges also get involved in this decision.