Washington Child Abuse Legal Guides (5 found)

Written by Avvo Staff
Accusations of child abuse are charges of sexual, physical, or psychological abuse, or neglect of a child by a parent or caregiver that causes harm to a child’s health, welfare, or safety.
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Child Abuse about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Carolyn Annette Elsey
When children are removed from a parent, the entire family enters a bewildering world of state agencies and court proceedings. This legal guides walks you through the major parts of a dependency case in Washington State.
10 of 11 users found this helpful. Posted in Child Abuse 6 months ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Erasmo John Compatore
Resolving child custody at the outset of divorce proceedings should be the parents’ first priority. Parents and the court will determine a Final Parenting Plan for custody and visitation of the child by looking at several factors.
7 of 12 users found this helpful. Posted in Child Custody about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Avvo Staff
Domestic violence laws specify behaviors against a spouse or intimate partner that are considered crimes.
5 of 13 users found this helpful. Posted in Domestic Violence about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Avvo Staff
The grounds for divorce are Washington State’s legal reasons for which a marriage can be dissolved.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Divorce / Separation about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Washington