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The parent with custody, as they have already been deemed a fit parent by court order, is given the benefit of a presumption that their decision to deny visitation is in the best interest of the child and does not create a risk of harm.

Visitation Rights At a minimum, the noncustodial parent must receive one weeknight visit and every other weekend. The judge may award more visitation time if the case warrants it, but not less.

The rule applies to all proceedings in all courts of the state of Washington unless otherwise specifically indicated by court rule. Paper size is 8-1/2" x 11". Forms and pleadings must be legibly written or printed on one side of each page only. Font: Forms and pleadings must be printed in standard text fonts.

If the court finds that the petitioner has exercised due diligence in attempting to locate the parent, no contact between the child and the child's parent, guardian, or other custodian for a period of three months creates a rebuttable presumption of abandonment, even if there is no expressed intent to abandon.

The non-parent (Petitioner) must file a form called a Petition starting a court case and written statements from people who agree Petitioner should have visits. The judge will read this paperwork. The judge will only schedule a hearing if the judge then decides the judge will probably grant the visits.

You will need to file a Petition for Visits to start a court case, and you need to provide written statements from people who feel you should have visitation. This will be presented to the judge, who will read the paperwork. If the judge is likely to grant visits, they will schedule a hearing.