Yes as R2C said they are temp orders. WA is where I am, and they are primarily focused on keeping the kids in the same stable(not sure how this is possible during a divorce) household and living arrangement.

Because they already lived with W while I was deployed, and she filed for D before I returned home, the court says they stay with her under the temp orders.

I have to establish a residence, which I have a lease now and will move in soon. Then they can stay with me on weekends every other weekend. I am trying to get W to agree to a mid week visit each week as I think that regular visits are good for the kids. Because of her lies about drinking and 'abuse' I have to seek some counseling and provide proof to the court before we sign any final Doc's to help them make a custody decision. By that point I should have a reasonable argument for a 50-50 arrangement.


Me40; W38; S12; D9
BD11/19/2018 D filed 12/20/18
D Final 7/2020
Being the best example I know how for my kids to see.