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Court documents or other evidence shall be deemed served by email to Defendant / Respondent when sent to (email address) . (name) when sent to (email address) . Letters shall be delivered by email only unless otherwise requested. (Monday through Friday, unless there are court holidays).

How much does it cost to file a Petition to Change Parenting Plan? If you file in the same county that entered your parenting plan, the court will charge you up to a $56 filing fee. If you file in a different county, or under a different case number, the filing fee may be up to $260.

The Washington Courts website has a link to the Washington state parenting plan forms and forms requesting a modification. When filling out your modification paperwork, you'll need to show the court that there's been a substantial change in circumstances and that a modification would serve your child's best interests.

In both Washington and Oregon, a child can only choose which parent they'd like to live with when they turn 18 or are otherwise emancipated. Minor children are not considered capable of making such decisions for themselves and are not permitted to ?choose? living with one parent over another.

Minor modifications can generally be easily made. Usually, the parents agree on these changes, and a judge quickly reviews them and signs the request into order once adequate cause is proven. Parents are still required to prove adequate cause even if both parents agree to the change.

The legal definition of an unfit parent is when the parent through their conduct fails to provide proper guidance, care, or support. Also, if there is abuse, neglect, or substance abuse issues, that parent will be deemed unfit.