RCW 26.09.260, .270; 26.10.200 Mandatory Form ( 06/2018 ) FL Modify 61 0 Final Order and Findings on Petition to Cha nge a Parenting / Custody Order p. 1 of 8 Superior Court of Washington, County of In re: Petitioner/s ( as listed on the Petition ) : And Respondent/s ( as listed on the Petition ) : No. Final Order and Findings on Petition to Change a Parenting Plan , Residential Schedule or Custody Order (OR MDD / ORDYMT: see 11 ) 11 Final Order and Findings on Petition to Change a Parenting Plan, Residential Schedule or Custody Order 1. This Order is based on: The Petition to Change a Parenting Plan, Residential Schedule or Custody Order, T, that there were valid reasons to hear the Petition in the Order on Adequate Cause to Change a Parenting/Custody Order signed on (date): , And (check one): the p. the Order on Motion for Default signed on (date): . the court hearing or trial on (date): . The following people were at the hearing or trial (list parties, lawyers, and any guardians): Findings & Conclusions 2. Jurisdiction (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. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com RCW 26.09.260, .270; 26.10.200 Mandatory Form ( 06/2018 ) FL Modify 61 0 Final Order and Findings on Petition to Cha nge a Parenting / Custody Order p. 2 of 8 The court can decide this case for the children because (check all that apply; if a box : Washington order/exclusive, continuing jurisdiction The parenting/custody order was made by a Washington state court, and the court still has authority to make other orders for . The parenting/custody order was not made by a Washington state court AND (check one): A court in the state (or tribe) that made the parenting/custody order has made another order saying that it no longer has jurisdiction or that it is better to have this case decided in Washington; No child, parent or person acting as a parent lives in the state (or tribal reservation) that made the order anymore; AND (check one): Home state jurisdiction Washington is the childrenbecause (check all that apply): (C: 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 children were less than 6 months old when the case was filed, they had lived in Washington with a parent or someone acting as a parent since birth. There were times the children 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 absences. (C do not live in Washington right now, but Washington was the childrenthe 6 months just before this case was filed, and a parent or someone acting as a parent of the children still lives in Washington. (C do not have another home state. No home state or home state declined No court of any other state has the jurisdiction to make decisions for (c , or a court in the childrenate decided it is better to have this case in Washington and: The children and a parent or someone acting as a parent have ties to Washington beyond just living here (significant connection); and There is a lot of information (substantial evidence) about the childrencare, protection, education and relationships in this state. Other reason (specify): 3. Minor change (RCW 26.09.260(5) (7) and (9)) Does not apply. No one requested a minor change. Denied The court denies the request for a minor change because (check all that apply): American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com RCW 26.09.260, .270; 26.10.200 Mandatory Form ( 06/2018 ) FL Modify 61 0 Final Order and Findings on Petition to Cha nge a Parenting / Custody Order p. 3 of 8 the requested minor change the situation of the child/ren or a parent (or non-parent custodian) has not changed substantially. the reasons (factual basis) for the requested minor change do not qualify under the law. the parent requesting more time is limited because of problems listed in the current parenting/custody order. That parent has not shown substantial change in the problems that caused the limitations. the parent requesting more time has not fully completed all evaluations, treatment, or classes required by the current parenting/custody order. other reasons (specify): Approved The court approves a minor change to the parenting/custody order. The court signed the new Parenting Plan or Residential Schedule filed separately today or on (date): . The minor change is approved because: The requested change is in the children and does not change the person the children live with most of the time; and There has been a substantial change in the childrena s situation. (Describe how the situation has changed, or describe a situation that the court did not know about when it made its order): Check reason/s for this change: The current parenting/custody order, is difficult to follow because the parent who has less residential time with the children has moved. The current parenting/custody order work schedule changed and the change was not by his/her choice. a year. but fewer than 90 overnights a year. This change is needed because the current parenting/custody order does not give the children a reasonable amount of time with one parent. It is increased time with that parent. Are there any limitations on the parent whose time is being increased? No. The current parenting/custody order does not limit with the children because of abandonment, abuse, domestic violence, sex offense, or other serious problems. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com RCW 26.09.260, .270; 26.10.200 Mandatory Form ( 06/2018 ) FL Modify 61 0 Final Order and Findings on Petition to Cha nge a Parenting / Custody Order p. 4 of 8 Yes. with the children is limited because of problems listed in the current parenting/custody order. situation has changed substantially. caused the limitations in the current parenting/custody order have changed.) Has the parent whose time would be increased completed any required evaluations, treatment, or classes? Does not apply. The current parenting/custody order does not require that parent to complete any evaluations, treatment, or classes. Yes. That parent has completed all court-ordered evaluations, treatment, or classes required by the current parenting/custody order. List completed evaluations, treatment, or classes here: 4. Major change (RCW 26.09.260(1) and (2)) Does not apply. No one requested a major change. Denied The court denies the request for a major change because (check all that apply): the requested major change there has been no substantial change to the situation of the child/ren or the parent (or non-parent custodian) who did not file the Petition. the reasons (factual basis) for the requested major change do not qualify under the law. other reasons (specify): Approved The court approves a major change to the parenting/custody order. The major change is approved because: The r There has been a substantial the parent (or non-parent custodian) who did not request the major change. (Describe how the situation has changed, or describe a situation that the court did not know about when it made its order): American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com RCW 26.09.260, .270; 26.10.200 Mandatory Form ( 06/2018 ) FL Modify 61 0 Final Order and Findings on Petition to Cha nge a Parenting / Custody Order p. 5 of 8 Check reason/s for this change: The parents agree to the requested changes. home with the other parent-parent permission. This is very different than what was ordered in the previous parenting/custody order. emotional health. It would be better for the children to change the parenting/custody order. The other parent (or non-parent custodian) has not followed the parenting/custody order. A court found him/her in contempt for disobeying the parenting schedule more than once in three years, or guilty of custodial interference in the first or second degree. (RCW 9A.40.060 or 9A.40.070) 5. -making Does not apply. Limit To protect the children, the court will limit the parenting time and participation of the parent who already has less t