This is an official Washington court form for use in a paternity case, a Parenting Plan. Available in Word and Rich Text format.
Bellevue Washington WPF PS 01.0400 — ParentinPLAla— - Proposed - PP, Temporary — PPT, FinaOrderde— - PP The Bellevue Washington WPF PS 01.0400 is a legal document used in family court to establish a parenting plan for parents who are going through a divorce or separation. This parenting plan outlines the terms and conditions for the care, custody, and visitation of their children, ensuring a stable and supportive environment for their upbringing. 1. Parenting Plan — Propose— - PP: The Parenting Plan - Proposed (PP) is the initial version of the plan that is submitted for consideration by the court. It includes the proposed arrangements for physical custody, visitation schedules, decision-making authority, and other relevant factors that help determine the best interests of the children involved. 2. Temporary — PPT: The Temporary (PPT) designation is used when a parenting plan needs to be put into effect before a final order is issued by the court. This temporary plan serves as a stop-gap arrangement, ensuring stability and continuity for the child during the legal process. It includes provisions for temporary custody, visitation, and decision-making responsibilities until a final order is established. 3. Final Order — PP: The Final Order (PP) is the parenting plan that has been approved and ordered by the court after considering all relevant factors and evidence presented by both parties. It becomes the legally binding and enforceable document that governs the custody, visitation, and decision-making responsibilities of the parents. The Bellevue Washington WPF PS 01.0400 parenting plan is comprehensive and covers various aspects to promote the best interests of the children involved. It typically includes provisions for: 1. Custody and visitation schedules: Outlining the physical custody arrangements, visitation schedules, and holiday or special occasion time-sharing to ensure frequent and consistent contact with both parents. 2. Decision-making authority: Specifying how major decisions regarding the child's education, healthcare, religious upbringing, and extracurricular activities will be made, either jointly or by one parent, based on factors like distance, availability, and the child's best interests. 3. Communication: Establishing guidelines for communication between parents and the child, including phone calls, electronic communication, and in-person meetings, to foster a healthy and ongoing relationship. 4. Dispute resolution: Defining the process for resolving conflicts or disagreements between parents, such as utilizing mediation or, if necessary, involving the court. 5. Relocation: Addressing how a parent's proposed move or relocation will impact the parenting plan and determining procedures for seeking necessary modifications or adjustments to the plan. 6. Child support: Clarifying any child support obligations and how they will be calculated or enforced based on the state's guidelines or individual circumstances. The Bellevue Washington WPF PS 01.0400 — ParentinPLAla— - Proposed - PP, Temporary — PPT, FinaOrderde— - PP serves as a crucial tool in safeguarding the well-being and stability of children during a divorce or separation. It provides a structured framework for co-parenting, promoting effective communication, and ensuring the child's best interests are prioritized.Bellevue Washington WPF PS 01.0400 — ParentinPLAla— - Proposed - PP, Temporary — PPT, FinaOrderde— - PP The Bellevue Washington WPF PS 01.0400 is a legal document used in family court to establish a parenting plan for parents who are going through a divorce or separation. This parenting plan outlines the terms and conditions for the care, custody, and visitation of their children, ensuring a stable and supportive environment for their upbringing. 1. Parenting Plan — Propose— - PP: The Parenting Plan - Proposed (PP) is the initial version of the plan that is submitted for consideration by the court. It includes the proposed arrangements for physical custody, visitation schedules, decision-making authority, and other relevant factors that help determine the best interests of the children involved. 2. Temporary — PPT: The Temporary (PPT) designation is used when a parenting plan needs to be put into effect before a final order is issued by the court. This temporary plan serves as a stop-gap arrangement, ensuring stability and continuity for the child during the legal process. It includes provisions for temporary custody, visitation, and decision-making responsibilities until a final order is established. 3. Final Order — PP: The Final Order (PP) is the parenting plan that has been approved and ordered by the court after considering all relevant factors and evidence presented by both parties. It becomes the legally binding and enforceable document that governs the custody, visitation, and decision-making responsibilities of the parents. The Bellevue Washington WPF PS 01.0400 parenting plan is comprehensive and covers various aspects to promote the best interests of the children involved. It typically includes provisions for: 1. Custody and visitation schedules: Outlining the physical custody arrangements, visitation schedules, and holiday or special occasion time-sharing to ensure frequent and consistent contact with both parents. 2. Decision-making authority: Specifying how major decisions regarding the child's education, healthcare, religious upbringing, and extracurricular activities will be made, either jointly or by one parent, based on factors like distance, availability, and the child's best interests. 3. Communication: Establishing guidelines for communication between parents and the child, including phone calls, electronic communication, and in-person meetings, to foster a healthy and ongoing relationship. 4. Dispute resolution: Defining the process for resolving conflicts or disagreements between parents, such as utilizing mediation or, if necessary, involving the court. 5. Relocation: Addressing how a parent's proposed move or relocation will impact the parenting plan and determining procedures for seeking necessary modifications or adjustments to the plan. 6. Child support: Clarifying any child support obligations and how they will be calculated or enforced based on the state's guidelines or individual circumstances. The Bellevue Washington WPF PS 01.0400 — ParentinPLAla— - Proposed - PP, Temporary — PPT, FinaOrderde— - PP serves as a crucial tool in safeguarding the well-being and stability of children during a divorce or separation. It provides a structured framework for co-parenting, promoting effective communication, and ensuring the child's best interests are prioritized.