Fill and Sign the About Moving with Children and Petition Form

RCW 26.09.520, .260(6), 26.10.190, 26.26.160 - Mandatory Form (05/2016 ) FL Relocate 735 Final Ord er and Findings on Obj ection about Moving with Children and Pet ition… p. 1 of 8 Superior Court of Washington, County of In re: Petitioner/s (as listed on the parenting/custody order) : And Respondent/s (as listed on the parenting/ custody order) : No. Final Order and Findings on Objection about Moving with Children and Petiti on about Changing a Parenting/Custody Order (Relocation) (ORDYMT or ORGRRE ) Clerks’ action required: 1, 12 Final Order and Findings on Objection about Moving with Children and Petition about Changing a Parenting/Custody Order (Relocation ) 1. Money Judgment Summary No money judgment is ordered . Summarize any money judgment from section 12 in the table below. Judgment for Debtor’s name (person who must pay money) Creditor’s name (person who must be paid) Amount Interest Guardian ad litem (GAL) fees $ $ Lawyer fees $ $ Court costs $ $ Other fees and expenses (specify): $ $ Yearly Interest Rate : ____% (12% unless otherwise listed) Lawyer (name): represents (name): Lawyer (name): represe nts (name): RCW 26.09.520, .260(6), 26.10.190, 26.26.160 - Mandatory Form (05/2016 ) FL Relocate 735 Final Ord er and Findings on Obj ection about Moving with Children and Pet ition… p. 2 of 8 2. This Order is based on the (check all that apply): agreement of everyone with a legal right to spend time with the children in this case. Order on Motion for Default signed on (date): . court’s decision about the Objection after a contested trial on (date): . The following people were at the trial (check all that apply): Petitioner (name): This person’s lawyer Respondent (na me): This person’s lawyer Guardian ad Litem (name ): Other (name and relationship to this case): Other (name and relationship to this case):  Findings & Conclusions 3. Jurisdictio n over the children (RCW 26.27.201 – .221, .231, .261, .271) The court cannot decide this case for the children because the court does not have jurisdiction over the children . The court can decide this case for the child ren because (check all that apply; if a box applies to all of the children, you may write “the children” instead of listing names) : Exclusive, continuing jurisdiction – A Washington court has already made a parenting plan, residential sch edule or custody order for the child ren , and the court still has authority to make other orders for (children’s names): . Home state jurisdiction – Washington is the child ren ’s home state because (check all that apply): (Children’s names): lived in Washington with a parent or someone acting as a parent for at least the 6 months just before this case was filed, or if the child ren were less than 6 months old when the case was filed , they ha d lived in Washington with a parent or someone acting as a parent since birth. There were times the child ren were not in Washington in the 6 months just before this case was filed (or since birth if they were less than 6 months old), but those were temporary absence s. (Children’s names): do not live in Washington right now, but Washington was the child ren ’s home state at some time in the 6 months just before this case was filed, and a p arent or someone acting as a parent of the child ren still liv es in Washington. (Children’s names): do not have another home state. No home state or home state declined – No court of any other state (or tribe) has the jurisdiction to make decisions for (children’s names): , or a court in the child ren ’s home state (or tribe) decided it is better to have this case in Washington and:  The child ren and a parent or someone acting as a parent have ties to Washington beyond just living here; and RCW 26.09.520, .260(6), 26.10.190, 26.26.160 - Mandatory Form (05/2016 ) FL Relocate 735 Final Ord er and Findings on Obj ection about Moving with Children and Pet ition… p. 3 of 8  There is a lot of information (substant ial evidence) about the child ren ’s care, protection, education and relationships in this state. Other state declined – The courts in other states (or tribes) that might be (children’s names): ’s home state have refused to take this case because it is better to have this case in Washington . Temporary emergency jurisdiction – Washington had temporary emergency jurisdiction over ( children’s names): when the case was filed, and now has jurisdiction to make a final custod y decision because:  When the case was filed, the children were abandoned in this state, or the children were in this state and the children ( or children ’s parent, brother or sister ) was abused or threatened with abuse;  The court signed a temporary order on (date) _____ __________ saying that Washington’s jurisdiction will become final if no case is filed in the child ren ’s home state (or tribe) by the time the child ren ha ve been in Washington for 6 months;  The children ha ve now lived in Washington for 6 months; and  No case concerning the child ren has been started in the children ’s home state (or tribe) . Other reason (specify): 4. Factors for / against move with children Does not apply. There was no objection to the children moving. (Skip to 5.) Based on the factors listed below, the Court concludes that the planned move (check one): would would not cause more harm to the children than good to the children and the parent (or non -parent custodian) who wants to move. a. Relationships: The children’s relationships with each parent, any siblings, and other important people in the children’s life. (Findings about the strength, nature, quality, extent of involv ement, and stability of the children’s relationships and how those would be affected by the planned move ): b. Agreements: Findings: There were were not agreements between the parents/custodian about movi ng with the children . RCW 26.09.520, .260(6), 26.10.190, 26.26.160 - Mandatory Form (05/2016 ) FL Relocate 735 Final Ord er and Findings on Obj ection about Moving with Children and Pet ition… p. 4 of 8 c. Contact: Findings: Disrupting the children’s contact with the moving parent (or non -parent custodian ) would would not be more harmful to them than disrupting the ir contact with t he non -moving parent . d. Limitations: Findings: The current parenting/custody order includes does not include limitations under RCW 26.09.191 on a parent (or non -parent custodian) . e. Reasons fo r moving: Findings: The reasons for moving were were not given in good faith . f. Reasons for objecting : Findings: The reasons for objecting to the move were were not given in good faith . g. Children: Findings: Allowing or preventing the move would affect the children’s physical, educational, and emotional development, considering their age, developmental stage, and needs (including any special needs) a s follows: If move is allowed: If move is not allowed: RCW 26.09.520, .260(6), 26.10.190, 26.26.160 - Mandatory Form (05/2016 ) FL Relocate 735 Final Ord er and Findings on Obj ection about Moving with Children and Pet ition… p. 5 of 8 h. Quality of life: The quality of life, resources and opportunities available to the children and the moving parent (or non -parent custodian ) in the current location and in the new location . Findings: i. Other arrang ements: Other arrangements available to foster and continue the non -moving parent’s relationship and contact with the children . Findings : j. Alternatives: Alternatives to the planned move, and whether it is possible or desirable for the non -moving parent to move too . Findings : k. Financial: The financial impact and logistics of moving or not moving (for example, the timing, cost, and how the move would happen) . Findings : 5. Changes to p arenting /custody order No Change – The parenting/custody order should not change because : no one asked to change the parenting/custody order. the court is not allowing the children to mov e, and the parent who asked to move with the children has decided not to move without the children. the requested changes are not in the children’s best interest. Change – The re are valid reasons to change the parent ing/custody order because: the court is allowing the children to move and the changes are in the children’s best interest considering the move . The new Parenting Plan or Residential Schedule does not change the parent with whom the chil dren live most of the time. the court is not allowing the children to move and t he parent who asked to move with the children is moving without the children. The new Parenting Plan or Residential Schedule changes the parent with whom the children live most of the time. RCW 26.09.520, .260(6), 26.10.190, 26.26.160 - Mandatory Form (05/2016 ) FL Relocate 735 Final Ord er and Findings on Obj ection about Moving with Children and Pet ition… p. 6 of 8 Other findings (specify ): 6. Child Support Does not apply. Changing the Child Support Order is necessary because of the move and/or the change in the parent with wh om the children live most of the time . Other findings: 7. Protection Order No one requested an Order for Protection in this case. Approved – The request for an Order for Protection is approved. T he Order for Protection is filed separately. Denied – The request for an Order for Protection is denied . The Denial Order is filed separately. Renewed/Changed – The existing Order for Protection filed in or combined w ith this case is renewed or changed as described in the following order, filed separately (check one): Order on Renewal of Order for Protection Order Modifying/Terminating Order for Protection Other f indings : 8. Restraining Order No one requested a Restraining Order in this case . Approved – The request for a Restraining Order is approved. The Restraining Order is filed separately . Denied – The request for a Restraining Order is denied . Other f indings : 9. Fees and C osts Each party should pay his/her own fees and costs. (Name ): incurred fees and costs, and needs help to pay those fees an d costs. (Name): has the ability to help pay fees and costs and should be ordered to pay the amount as listed in the Money Judgment in section 12 below . The court finds that the amount ordered is reasonable. Fees for a guardian ad li tem (GAL) or other court -appointed professional should be paid as listed in the Money Judgment in section 12 below . The court has considered RCW 26.09.520, .260(6), 26.10.190, 26.26.160 - Mandatory Form (05/2016 ) FL Relocate 735 Final Ord er and Findings on Obj ection about Moving with Children and Pet ition… p. 7 of 8 relevant factors including each party’s ability to pay, and finds the fees as ordered are reasonable. Other findings: 10. Other findings , if any  Court Orders 11. Decision Move with children Not Allowed – The children must not move with (name): . Allowed – The children may move with (name): as requested. Parenting/custody order No Change – The current parenting/custody order remains in effect. Change – The court signed the new Parenting Plan or Residential Schedule filed separately today or on (date ): . Child Support No Change – The current child support order remains in effect. Change – The court signed the new Child Support Order and Worksheets filed separately today or on (date): . Protection or Restraining Order Does not apply. The court signed the protection and/ or restraining order s described in sections 7 and 8 above today or on (date): . 12. Money Judgment (summarized on page 1) No money judgment is ordered . The court orders a money judgment for fees and costs as follows: Judgment for Debtor’s name (person who must pay money) Creditor’s name (person who must be paid) Amount Interest Guardian ad litem (GAL) fees $ $ Lawyer fees $ $ Court costs $ $ Other fees and expenses (specify): $ $ RCW 26.09.520, .260(6), 26.10.190, 26.26.160 - Mandatory Form (05/2016 ) FL Relocate 735 Final Ord er and Findings on Obj ection about Moving with Children and Pet ition… p. 8 of 8 The interest rate is 12% unless another amount is listed below. The interest rate is % because (explain): 13. Other orders , if any Ordered. Date Judge or Commissioner Petitioner and Respondent or their lawyers fill out below : This document (check a ny that apply) : This document (check any that apply) : is an agreement of the parties is an agreement of the parties is presented by me is presented by me may be signed by the court without notice to me may be signed by the court without notice to me Petitioner signs here or lawyer signs here + WSBA # Respondent signs here or lawyer signs here + WSBA # Print Name Date Print Name Date This document (check any that apply) : This document (check any that apply) : is an agreement o f the parties is an agreement of the parties is presented by me is presented by me may be signed by the court without notice to me may be signed by the court without notice to me Other party or lawyer signs here + WSBA # Other party or lawyer signs here + WSBA # Print Name Date Print Name Date