Family Court is a division of Superior Court in Washington State. The main types of cases in family court are minor guardianships and parenting plans. Learn from two Superior Court judges what they consider when deciding parenting plans.
Discussion Questions:
- What role does the legislature have in deciding parenting plans?
- What do judges look at when deciding parenting plans?
- What is the overarching issue that judges are considering?
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