Out of state visitation

Yes, you can file for a residential schedule, but, assuming that your son has lived here in Washington for at least six months, you'll have to file...

Can I file for 3rd party custody ?

If the children are in the care and custody of CPS, no. If not, maybe, but you'd have to demonstrate that (a) the girl lives with you, and (b) her...

Hey so is it illegal for my mom to hold my social security card hostage so I can't get a job and move out even though I'm 18?

Hi Jacob, The best way is just to go to the social security office and request a new card. You'll need ID, but that's it. I'd do that before...

Will I be able to terminate my ex's rights?

Probably. This is called a step-parent adoption, and it is very common. Your ex would either have to agree to it, or a court will have to decide to...

What then are the responsibilities and risk assumed by the 3rd party, in the situation, described below”?

What's your specific concern? Are you asking what happens if the 3rd party gets in a car accident on the way to transport the child, or are you...

How can i do this?

Generally speaking, sperm donors are not "parents," so they don't have parental rights. Assuming he was a run-of-the-mill sperm donor, and you...

Will I have to "pay off" my ex, twice?

This is not something you can or should do yourself. The issue here will be if the court signed off on your settlement. If it signed and there was...

What rights does a father have if he's in or been to prison?

Probably not. Generally speaking, 50/50 plans are reserved for situations in which (a) both parties have a relatively good relationship, and, most...

Is it in my best interest to show up to the hearing my spouse was granted to lift a no contact order?

Yes, you should attend. The fact is that until the hearing happens, you just don't know what the other person will say. If your partner changes...

You'd have to ask around with individual attorneys, but the hard truth of the matter is that most attorneys are not going to accept this because...