Washington law defines the Best Interest of the Child, and parenting functions in a collection of laws. This page collects them in one place. These
Minor guardianship under Washington’s Uniform Guardianship Act
“Third party custody,” or nonparental custody, was changed to minor guardianship in 2021. To gain custody of someone else’s child in Washington, you
Rejection Begets Aggression, beware
When your partner feels you have rejected them, whether their feeling is fair or not, you are at risk of your partner lashing out in anger and
DV Safety Plan
It can really help to have an emergency plan for when things heat up, or if you need to leave an abusive relationship quickly, even for a short period
Understanding and solutions to increased domestic violence during major sporting events
Research shows that domestic violence increases during times of major sporting events such as the world cup. Reasons that are often cited include
Join team Dauntless Port Angeles in the Refuse to Abuse 5k run to support DV reduction work
The Law Office of Mark Baumann is pleased to host team Dauntless Port Angeles to participate in the 2018 Refuse to Abuse 5k fun run at Safeco Field.
Programs to help reduce parental conflict and enhance child welfare
A 2018 research study identified programs that effectively help parents enhance their communication and relationship skills, which in turn helps
Washington’s new Grandparent’s (and Relative&’s) Rights law: RCW 26.11
UPDATE, January 2021: RCW 26.11 is still valid law for establishing grandparent and relative visitation rights. For temporary and permanent
Study: The impact of unstable work schedules on children
This study suggests that certain types of non-standard work schedules, which create an unstable environment for their children, can negatively impact