Legal Question in Family Law in Washington

What is the legal age for a child to deside to live with the mother or the father? My ex wife is trying to leave the state with my daughter and I want to know if she has that right.


Asked on 1/07/13, 10:38 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Christopher Steuart IT Forensics, Inc.

18 years old. Until then it is the responsibility of adults to decide that issue, parents if they can agree, and a court if they can't. If the primary residential parent is moving there is a child relocation provision in WA state law that requires notice and opportunity for the non-primary residential parent to object.

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Answered on 1/16/13, 8:00 pm


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