Proficient Child Custody Lawyers in Bellevue, WA

Under Washington State Child Custody Law, a child’s timesharing (residential) schedule and related custody issues are addressed in a court order called a parenting plan.  Contested child custody cases are some of the most challenging for Bellevue child custody lawyer to handle in a divorce, modification, or non-parental custody case.

The term “child custody” in Washington State is sometimes misinterpreted to mean the parent designated the “custodial parent” has more rights than the other non-custodial parent.  Unless there is a basis to order restrictions or limitations on visitation, both parents maintain their parenting rights including residential time and decision making. Parental rights are only limited by legal findings of abuse, neglect, abuse of conflict, domestic violence, or other factors which the court concludes will negatively impact the best interests of the child.