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Can an attorney just quit because of a gross error on his/her part? Can I sue for damages?

An attorney is permitted to withdraw from a case provided the client does not object to the withdrawal or said withdrawal does not prejudice a client. Assuming your attorney provided you a copy of the Notice of Intent to Withdraw, you may have had an opportunity to object to the withdrawal. As to damages, your question involves a complex analysis and more detail is necessary. For example, is there anything preventing you from returning to Court and requesting lower child suppirt pending...

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Am i overpaying child support?

If you have 3 nights per 52 weeks (156 nights), you may be entitled to a Residential Credit deviation in Washington. Please note it can be difficult to obtain the Residential Credit deviation, as the ex-wife's economic circumstances must similarly be reviewed at the same time. Nonetheless, if you are enjoying 156 nights, I would certainly reequest the deviation, as it just may be granted. If you do not ask for it, it will certainly not be granted. Good luck!

Trying to hire an attorney, but assistant is blocking my contact with attorney. What can I do?

Please schedule an appointment with the attorney per his office procedures. In most instances, if you work with the attorney's office protocals, you will likely succeed in his representation of you. Although he may require a consultation fee, it is probably money well spent. In fact, for a consultation fee, you may determine more than you imagined. I think seeing the attorney, looking at his office, meeting his staff, "sizing him or her up," to be invaluable. Good luck!