In Re the Welfare of Woods

Facts of Case

A mother appeals from a judgment of the Superior Court permanently depriving her of the custody of one of her children.

A single issue is determinative.

Issue

Were adequate findings of fact entered by the trial court?

Decision

Conclusion. The findings of fact are insufficient for appellate review of the issues presented.

The purpose of findings of fact is to enable an appellate court to determine the basis on which the case was decided in the trial court and to review the questions raised on appeal. Ford v. Bellingham-Whatcom County Dist. Bd. of Health, 16 Wn. App. 709, 717, 558 P.2d…