Legal Question in Family Law in Washington

Withholding a child from the father

My son and daughter in law are in the beginning stages of a divorce. No paperwork has been filed, so they are still legally married. They are not living together. They have a 2 year old daughter and the mother is not allowing the father to have the child. Does my son have any legal recourse?


Asked on 4/17/08, 10:57 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Christopher Steuart IT Forensics, Inc.

Re: Withholding a child from the father

Both parents have full authority relating to the child until a parenting plan defines details. The least complicated and least disruptive way to get parenting established is to file a petition for divorce and a motion for temporary orders.

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Answered on 4/18/08, 12:45 am


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