8 year old daughter custody battle and child support?

The fact that you have been absent without contact or support for so long puts you at risk of termination of your parental rights, though it looks...

Just got put on child support after 8 years

The answer depends upon a number of facts you've not mentioned. Were both parents totally absent, without contact or payment of any support for at...

HHow do i divorce my wife?

You file for divorce as you normally would, but if you don't know where she lives, you can request to serve her "by publication," meaning you...

Can my ex-husband sign a quit claim deed and have his name removed from the house without me having to refinance it?

Yes, it's possible, but it's unwise to do it that way. By not refinancing the home, he loses any ownership interest in the home by signing the...

What age can a child decide what parent to live with?

Children may get a "voice" but not a "choice" in where they live unless they are nearly 18 years old. If the mom lost custody and is now trying to...

Court assigned me for anger classes for 14 weeks for DV missdeminor, can the judge cut off my classes if I am on the right track

Ms. Whitbeck is right. The courts here want you to attend the class for two primary reasons: (1) to learn how to control your anger; and (2) to...

Can I file for custody?

I respectfully disagree with my colleague. I'm not a Washington attorney, but I've dealt with this a few times, so I'll first say that you should...

Our 17 year old daughter wants to move from Las Vegas to Oklahoma to love with dad for the summer.

Yours is a frequent question that has a legally correct answer and a practical answer. The legally correct answer is that you will need mom's...

Is there a certain age of the child when the D.A. will stop pursuing child support arrears?

There's a Nevada case that suggests a parent has six years to file to collect, but once it's a judgment, they can pursue you. I suggest you pay...

No, a court would think that kids entering puberty sleeping with siblings of the opposite sex is a bad idea. If your case is contentious, I...