The parties were married on July 26, 1980. Their only child, Brittany, was born on December 29, 1980. Following her parents' separation on April 26, 1982, Brittany was taken by respondent father to live in his new home located in a suburb of Seattle, Washington. Petitioner mother instituted these proceedings to gain permanent custody of Brittany. After a hearing, Family Court, in a bench decision,
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