Washington Third Party Custody Attorney
Under Washington law, child custody matters are decided in a way that the court considers to be in the "best interest of the child". The desire of a parent never takes precedence over this best interest standard. This means that in some circumstances a child can be placed in the custody of someone other than a biological or adoptive parent. A grandparent, an older sibling or another relative can obtain custody if the court is persuaded that will be best for the child.
At Larrick Law Office, we frequently represent clients in third-party custody cases. These include grandparents and other relatives seeking custody, as well as parents seeking to retain their parental rights. Our firm zealously seeks to achieve our clients' goals in these cases, and we will stand up for you.
Contact Larrick Law Office for a free initial consultation about a third-party custody case.
Grandparent Rights
Larrick Law Office has represented a number of grandparents in child custody cases. Often, these cases have involved parents who were unable to properly care for their children due to chemical dependence, incarceration or disability. Third-party custody cases are always fact dependent. To succeed, you must first demonstrate to the judge that the parent is indeed incapable of providing proper care to the child, and second that the grandparent's home is indeed the best available environment for the child.
Larrick Law Office can handle all aspects of your case, including petitioning the court, collecting evidence, and making arguments before the judge on your behalf.
Contentious Custody Cases
Sometimes, both parents realize that it is better for a child to be placed in the custody of a grandparent or other relative. Often though, pride takes over, causing a third-party custody case to become highly contentious. Attorney Lisa Larrick has extensive family law litigation experience and vigorously represents her clients in court. She will be your strong advocate, working diligently to achieve your goals.
Contact a Spokane Third-Party Custody Attorney
To learn more about your legal options in a grandparent or sibling custody case,contact our office.