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modification hearing in Washington

21 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1896–2025 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Washington courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (4)

CaseFollowedCited
MATTER OF MARRIAGE OF McDOLEgreen
wash · 1993 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013See McDole, 122 Wn.2d at 610 (noting that custodial changes are highly disruptive to children and the strong presumption against modification).

2013See McDole, 122 Wn.2d at 610 (noting that custodial changes are highly disruptive to children and the strong presumption against modification). -21- In re Parentage ofC.MF., No. 88029-8 Mr. Fairfax is not an "acknowledged" parent.

22
State v. Hardestygreen
wash · 1996 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See State v. Hardesty, 129 Wn.2d 303, 315 , 915 P.2d 1080 (1996) (a court has jurisdiction to amend a judgment to correct an erroneous sentence under CrR 7.8).

2005See State v. Hardesty, 129 Wash.2d 303, 315 , 915 P.2d 1080 (1996) (a court has jurisdiction to amend a judgment to correct an erroneous sentence under CrR 7.8).

22
State v. Hardestygreen
wash · 1996 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See State v. Hardesty, 129 Wn.2d 303, 315 , 915 P.2d 1080 (1996) (a court has jurisdiction to amend a judgment to correct an erroneous sentence under CrR 7.8).

2005See State v. Hardesty, 129 Wash.2d 303, 315 , 915 P.2d 1080 (1996) (a court has jurisdiction to amend a judgment to correct an erroneous sentence under CrR 7.8).

22
Jannot v. Jannotgreen
wash · 2003 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018App. at 428. 18 Jannot, 149 Wn.2d at 128 . 19 RCW 26.09.270. 20 We note the court invited the father “to refile. as a motion action and see if . . you can meet adequate cause in order to be able to go forward,” but he appealed instead.

2018Report of Proceedings (July 7, 2017) at 16. 21 See Jannot, 149 Wn.2d at 128 (holding that courts have discretion when evaluating affidavits setting forth facts supporting the requested modification to determine whether a modification hearing is necessary). 5 No. 77407-7-116 child’s best interests come into play.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Washington. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (26)

CaseCitedYears
Bower v. Reich green
washctapp · 1998
2 sentences

2025App. 9, 14 , 964 P.2d 359 (1997); RCW 26.09.270.

2024App. 9, 14 , 964 P.2d 359 (1997); RCW 26.09.270.

22024–2025
Bower v. Reich green
washctapp · 1997
2 sentences

2025Furthermore, before Hoag was entitled to a full modification hearing, he needed to “demonstrate that ‘adequate cause’ exist[ed] to modify the permanent parenting plan.” Bower v. Reich, 89 Wn.

2024Generally, before a petitioner is entitled to a full modification hearing, “he or she must first demonstrate that ‘adequate cause’ exists to modify the permanent -4- No. 85074-1-I parenting plan.” Bower v. Reich, 89 Wn.

22024–2025
State v. Osborne green
wash · 1905
2 sentences

2014The Brown court wrote: The Petrich rule was a modification of a rule first announced in State v. Osborne, 39 Wash. 548 , 81 P. 1096 (1905), and later explained in State v. Workman, 66 Wash. 292 , 119 P. 751 (1911).

2014The Brown court wrote: The Petrich rule was a modification of a rule first announced in State v. Osborne, 39 Wash. 548 , 81 P. 1096 (1905), and later explained in State v. Workman, 66 Wash. 292 , 119 P. 751 (1911).

21989–2014
State v. Workman green
wash · 1911
2 sentences

2014The Brown court wrote: The Petrich rule was a modification of a rule first announced in State v. Osborne, 39 Wash. 548 , 81 P. 1096 (1905), and later explained in State v. Workman, 66 Wash. 292 , 119 P. 751 (1911).

2014The Brown court wrote: The Petrich rule was a modification of a rule first announced in State v. Osborne, 39 Wash. 548 , 81 P. 1096 (1905), and later explained in State v. Workman, 66 Wash. 292 , 119 P. 751 (1911).

21989–2014
Matter of Marriage of Shryock green
washctapp · 1995
2 sentences

2013App. 536, 541-42 , 85 P.3d 966 (2004) (holding that a court does not have discretion to grant a modification hearing if there is no adequate cause shown); In re Marriage of Shryock, 76 Wn.

2013App. 536, 541-42 , 85 P.3d 966 (2004) (holding that a court does not have discretion to grant a modification hearing if there is no adequate cause shown); In re Marriage of Shryock, 76 Wn.

22013–2013
State v. Morales green
wash · 2012
2 sentences

2013Standard of Review ¶9 “We review questions of statutory interpretation de novo.” State v. Morales, 173 Wn.2d 560 , 567 n.3, 269 P.3d 263 (2012).

2013Standard of Review ¶9 “We review questions of statutory interpretation de novo.” State v. Morales, 173 Wn.2d 560 , 567 n.3, 269 P.3d 263 (2012).

22013–2013
In Re Marriage of Lemke green
washctapp · 2004
2 sentences

2013App. 536, 541-42 , 85 P.3d 966 (2004) (holding that a court does not have discretion to grant a modification hearing if there is no adequate cause shown); In re Marriage of Shryock, 76 Wn.

2013App. 536, 541-42 , 85 P.3d 966 (2004) (holding that a court does not have discretion to grant a modification hearing if there is no adequate cause shown); In re Marriage of Shryock, 76 Wn.

22013–2013
Morrissey v. Brewer green
scotus · 1972
2 sentences

2004Under Morrissey , a defendant has “the right to confront and cross-examine adverse witnesses (unless the hearing officer specifically finds good cause for not allowing confrontation).” Morrissey, 408 U.S. at 489 .

2004Under Morrissey , a defendant has "the right to confront and cross-examine adverse witnesses (unless the hearing officer specifically finds good cause for not allowing confrontation)." Morrissey, 408 U.S. at 489 , 92 S.Ct. 2593 .

22004–2004
In Re Custody of Shields green
wash · 2006
1 sentence

2020Because we hold that the modification standard in RCW 26.10.190(1) is unconstitutional as applied to nonparental custody orders, we do not reach this argument. 5 No. 52283-7-II Wn.2d 126, 150, 136 P.3d 117 (2006).

12020–2020
Sagner v. Sagner neutral
washctapp · 2011
1 sentence

2018App. 741, 749 , 247 P.3d 444 (2011)). 3 No. 77407-7-1/4 a court has discretion when deciding whether adequate cause exists to hold a modification hearing.10 A court abuses its discretion if its decision is “based on untenable grounds or untenable reasons.”11 I.

12018–2018
In Re the Marriage of Short green
wash · 1995
2 sentences

2018In re Marriage of Short, 125 Wn.2d 865, 868-69 , 890 P.2d 12 (1995) (childless couple disputing unique terms in a spousal maintenance agreement); In re Marriage of Lee, 176 Wn.

2018In re Marriage of Short, 125 Wn.2d 865, 868-69 , 890 P.2d 12 (1995) (childless couple disputing unique terms in a spousal maintenance agreement); In re Marriage of Lee, 176 Wn.

12018–2018
In re the Marriage of Momb green
washctapp · 2006
1 sentence

2018She asserts that if a relocating parent with a 50/50 residential schedule cannot prove a basis for a major modification, the parent will be prevented from relocating,"because she is bound to a parenting plan that places the child equally in each parent's home regardless of the distance." She relies on In re Marriage of Momb, 132 Wn.

12018–2018
In re the Marriage of Lee green
washctapp · 2013
1 sentence

2018In re Marriage of Short, 125 Wn.2d 865, 868-69 , 890 P.2d 12 (1995) (childless couple disputing unique terms in a spousal maintenance agreement); In re Marriage of Lee, 176 Wn.

12018–2018
Vernon v. Aacres Allvest, LLC green
washctapp · 2014
1 sentence

2017App. 422, 427 , 333 P.3d 534 (2014); RAP 2.5(a)(3). -4- No. 75466-1-1/5 Incomplete Evidence Dana contends the trial court erred in conducting the modification hearing without having all of the evidence before it.

12017–2017
Link v. Link neutral
washctapp · 2011
1 sentence

2015Id. (issue two).

12015–2015
In Re the Marriage of Murphy green
washctapp · 1987
1 sentence

1998In re Marriage of Murphy, 48 Wn.

11998–1998
In Re the Marriage of Studebaker green
washctapp · 1984
1 sentence

1986App. 815, 816-17 , 677 P.2d 789 (1984), this court held that, under Gimlett, there was a sufficient basis for a trial court's modification of a divorce decree to allow post-minority support for higher education where "the parties could not have predicted that [the children] would have . . . qualified for post-high school education [at a previous modification hearing]." The Studebaker court noted that there had been a substantial change of condi *845 tions not contemplated by the parties since, at the time of the previous modification hearing, one child was having substantial difficulties at sc

11986–1986
Hinson v. Hinson green
washctapp · 1969
1 sentence

1975RCW 26.16.205; Lane v. Lane, supra at 634; Hinson v. Hinson, 1 Wn.

11975–1975
Lambert v. Lambert green
wash · 1965
2 sentences

1975Lambert v. Lambert, 66 Wn.2d 503, 509 , 403 P.2d 664 (1965); Corson v. Corson, supra at 615.

1975Lambert v. Lambert, 66 Wn.2d 503, 509 , 403 P.2d 664 (1965); Corson v. Corson, supra at 615.

11975–1975
Hines v. Continental Baking Company green
moctapp · 1960
1 sentence

1962Our adoption of the Missouri rule as stated in Hines v. Continental Baking Co., supra, constitutes a modification of the doctrine of assumption of risk in this state.

11962–1962
Tracy v. Barton green
wash · 1926
2 sentences

1933The modification of the rule stated in the case of In re Field’s Estate, supra, is tersely expressed in Tracy v. Barton, 139 Wash. 440 , 247 Pac. 734 , in the following language: “We have held that, when no time for the performance of a contract is fixed by the parties, if it nevertheless appears from the surrounding circumstances and, considering the object contemplated by the contract, that the parties intended that it should extend over a year, recovery could not be had upon it, unless in writing.” But the rule so stated does not include an important element contained in the above quoted st

1933The modification of the rule stated in the case of In re Field’s Estate, supra, is tersely expressed in Tracy v. Barton, 139 Wash. 440 , 247 Pac. 734 , in the following language: “We have held that, when no time for the performance of a contract is fixed by the parties, if it nevertheless appears from the surrounding circumstances and, considering the object contemplated by the contract, that the parties intended that it should extend over a year, recovery could not be had upon it, unless in writing.” But the rule so stated does not include an important element contained in the above quoted st

11933–1933
Morrison v. Porter neutral
minn · 1886
1 sentence

1896Dec. 317 ); Woodman v. Dana, 52 Me. 9 ; State v. Hastings, 53 N. H. 452; Tyler v. Todd, 36 Conn. 218 ; Calkins v. State, 14 Ohio St. 222 ; Bragg v. Colwell 19 Ohio St. 407 ; Holmberg v. Johnson, 45 Kan. 19 ( 25 Pac. 575 ); Morrison v. Porter, 35 Minn. 425 ( 59 Am.

11896–1896
Sons of J. Bird León v. Luiña neutral
prsupreme · 1917
1 sentence

1896Dec. 317 ); Woodman v. Dana, 52 Me. 9 ; State v. Hastings, 53 N. H. 452; Tyler v. Todd, 36 Conn. 218 ; Calkins v. State, 14 Ohio St. 222 ; Bragg v. Colwell 19 Ohio St. 407 ; Holmberg v. Johnson, 45 Kan. 19 ( 25 Pac. 575 ); Morrison v. Porter, 35 Minn. 425 ( 59 Am.

11896–1896
Tyler v. Todd green
· 1869
1 sentence

1896Dec. 317 ); Woodman v. Dana, 52 Me. 9 ; State v. Hastings, 53 N. H. 452; Tyler v. Todd, 36 Conn. 218 ; Calkins v. State, 14 Ohio St. 222 ; Bragg v. Colwell 19 Ohio St. 407 ; Holmberg v. Johnson, 45 Kan. 19 ( 25 Pac. 575 ); Morrison v. Porter, 35 Minn. 425 ( 59 Am.

11896–1896
Williams v. State green
ohio · 1846
1 sentence

1896Dec. 317 ); Woodman v. Dana, 52 Me. 9 ; State v. Hastings, 53 N. H. 452; Tyler v. Todd, 36 Conn. 218 ; Calkins v. State, 14 Ohio St. 222 ; Bragg v. Colwell 19 Ohio St. 407 ; Holmberg v. Johnson, 45 Kan. 19 ( 25 Pac. 575 ); Morrison v. Porter, 35 Minn. 425 ( 59 Am.

11896–1896
Woodman v. Dana neutral
me · 1860
1 sentence

1896Dec. 317 ); Woodman v. Dana, 52 Me. 9 ; State v. Hastings, 53 N. H. 452; Tyler v. Todd, 36 Conn. 218 ; Calkins v. State, 14 Ohio St. 222 ; Bragg v. Colwell 19 Ohio St. 407 ; Holmberg v. Johnson, 45 Kan. 19 ( 25 Pac. 575 ); Morrison v. Porter, 35 Minn. 425 ( 59 Am.

11896–1896

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 26.09.260 (9) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 26.09.002 (5) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 26.09.270 (5) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 26.09.187 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.06.040 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

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