In Re the Marriage of Thompson

Darcy Thompson appeals the modification of a decree of dissolution of marriage changing the care, custody and control of her minor children, Corey and Jeremy Thompson, from herself to their father, Leonard Thompson.

The primary issue is whether the mother's allowance of extended visitation by the children with their father constitutes consent to the children's becoming integrated into the father's home for the purpose of modification of a custody decree under RCW 26.09.260(1) (b).

The facts are: In November 1973, Darcy and Leonard Thompson were married. Corey and Jeremy were born of this…