In my practice, I have found that many relocation disputes can be avoided if the parents had a general understanding of the Relocation Act requirements.  Often, problems arise due a relocating parent's failure to give notice of the intended move, or if notice was given, it did not substantially comply with the requirements of the statute.  In Washington, once a parenting plan or residential schedule is entered, when a parent seeks to relocate with a child, that parent is required to provide the other parent with Notice of their intention to move.  Absent case specific circumstances, such as domestic violence, the Notice requirements of the Relocation Act clearly specify precisely when the relocating parent must give notice of the proposed relocation.  The Relocation Act also sets forth the particular contents and method of delivery of the notice, as well as the consequences for failure to give notice.  Amongst the consequences for failure to give notice are contempt sanctions being imposed upon the relocating parent.  For more information about the Notice requirements for intended relocation, please see RCW 26.09.430 through RCW 26.09.470.