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Washington Summons for Support Modification ignored, What next?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 11, 2012

If you initially served her inside Washington with a complete set of documents, i.e. summons, petition, child support worksheets, financial...

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If only a Summons and a Pet for Mod are initially filed before 18 yo graduates; is right to ask for post-sec support preserved?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 07, 2012

Assuming that the petition asks for post secondary support and the current support order language is standard (The right to petition for post...

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Iam disabled an my gril friand kicked me out . we lived together 25y. how do I get help. with a maritish asatste. little$$$

Michael's answer | Answered on June 04, 2012

I assume from your question that you lived together but were not married. If that is the case then you need the help of an attorney to enforce...

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When paying child support, does the judge look at other financial responsibilities before issuing an amount?

Michael's answer | Answered on May 10, 2012

If you did not receive proper notice of the proceedings then you can contest the new order. You will be able to present documentation of your...

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My son turned 12 a year ago. My ex makes a lot more now can I ask for more child support?

Michael's answer | Answered on May 03, 2012

It sounds like your relationship with your son's father is not going as well as it had been and you may need to file a petition for child support...

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Is there a way that I can get an attorney and put all the expenses on my soon to be ex?

Michael's answer | Answered on April 27, 2012

There are two other issues about getting a judgment for attorney's fees: 1. Getting a judgment (court order) for attorney's fees is not the same as...

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What does

Michael's answer | Answered on April 26, 2012

For legal purposes what you probably are referring to is called a "committed intimate relationship." This used to be called a meretricious...

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How long is a divorce settlement offer in writing good for?

Michael's answer | Answered on April 26, 2012

An offer is only valid until it is rejected or expires by its terms, e.g. this offer is good until May 1. A counteroffer is considered a rejection...

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Can I file an order to show cause to enforce a parenting plan in Oregon?

Michael's answer | Answered on April 16, 2012

If your parenting plan is from a Washington Court you can get an order to show cause alleging violation of the parenting plan no matter where the...

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How do i get a paternity test done if she wont agree to it ? please help

Michael's answer | Answered on April 13, 2012

You will need to file a paternity (technically "parentage") action with the superior court in your county. DNA testing can then be court ordered. ...

Michael Evan Stowell's Answers (95)

Washington Summons for Support Modification ignored, What next?

If only a Summons and a Pet for Mod are initially filed before 18 yo graduates; is right to ask for post-sec support preserved?

Iam disabled an my gril friand kicked me out . we lived together 25y. how do I get help. with a maritish asatste. little$$$

When paying child support, does the judge look at other financial responsibilities before issuing an amount?

My son turned 12 a year ago. My ex makes a lot more now can I ask for more child support?

Is there a way that I can get an attorney and put all the expenses on my soon to be ex?

What does

How long is a divorce settlement offer in writing good for?

Can I file an order to show cause to enforce a parenting plan in Oregon?

How do i get a paternity test done if she wont agree to it ? please help