F.T. v. L.J.

*7Opinion

McDONALD, J.

FT. (Father) appeals an order denying his motion to move with his son, J.J. (Child), to the State of Washington. On appeal, Father contends (1) he has a presumptive right to change Child’s residence and L.J., Child’s mother (Mother), did not carry her initial burden to show Child would suffer detriment were he to move with Father to Washington; (2) the trial court did not apply the proper legal standards in determining whether his move-away motion should be granted; and (3) Mother’s criminal conviction for battering Child raises a rebuttable, if not conclusive, presumption…