In Re the Marriage of Forsyth

Petitioner, Val J. Forsyth, commenced this action by a Petition for Custody Modification Hearing. Re spondent, Frederick Forsyth, appeared specially and moved to dismiss. The issue on appeal is whether the Superior Court for Snohomish County should have assumed jurisdiction “to determine the matter of custody of the minor children [of the parties] and the related problems regarding child support, alimony, and visitation.” The matter was submitted to the trial judge upon the affidavits, exhibits, and memorandums of authorities which have been made a part of the record on appeal. The trial…