Child Abandonment and custody of a child that is not Biological

You need to speak to an experienced family law attorney about filing a uniform parentage act petition to establish a parenting plan. You will need...

Partners separated and sold home are both parties entitled to half the proceeds under WA law

Whether you are entitled to any proceeds of the sale will depend on any contract that existed between you and the ex-girlfriend, and also on the...

Mother took off to another state with my son

If the child was taken in violation of the terms of your custody agreement, you need to contact your local police. It is a crime to deprive the...

My sons mother is dating a man who pled guilty to indecent civil liberties for molesting a 3 year old boy 9 years ago.

You need to bring a motion in court to change your son's custody arrangements due to the change in circumstances. You should consult with an...

What is an interstate compact, government contract

Generally speaking, an interstate compact is an agreement between the governments of two or more of the States. In criminal law, the term...

Generally speaking, a wedding/engagement ring is a gift. In some states, the gift is revocable if there is no marriage, but since you are married,...

Employee in Mental Ward

If the employment is "at will" meaning there is either no formal contract, or the contract states that the employment is at will, the employer can...

Child Support

Your wife needs to go to court and formally withdraw her motion. The agency that paid support to her may seek compensation from you in its own...

Relocation within state

There is no law against minor children of either gender sharing a bedroom. A court may not find it in the best interests of the children,...

Legal rights of pregnant minor living with boyfriend's parents

A minor generally cannot live anywhere without her parent's permission unless she is emancipated or married. Parental "permission" does not waive...