Legal Question in Family Law in Washington
If my husband and I are splitting up and have agreed on everything including child custory and neither one of us is contesting it, can a judge overrule our decision?
Asked on 11/08/11, 12:49 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Christopher Steuart
IT Forensics, Inc.
On most issues no, but on parenting plans and child support a judge can, because the parents are not the central parties of concern on those issues, the child and his/her best interest is the central concern.
Answered on 11/12/11, 4:14 pm