I am moving to Washington State. What is the legal time frame to establish residency

Ask your question in the Washington section so a Washington attorney can answer… Best of luck to you. This response is intended to be a...

How effective are child support settlements (&/or modifications)?

I suppose that you could settle your arrearages. But use a lawyer to help you, so that you do it right. You never should have paid on an order...

How does Child Support calculate arrearage?

The court should be much more flexible in paying off arrearages than in paying a support amount that will provide immediate support for your...

Do i have to have both birth parents sign off for an adoption if i am 20 years old

You are no longer a minor and no longer in the custody and control of either parent. I am unsure how you plan to effect an adoption at this point....

My ex owes me back child support but oour daughter now lives with can he sue me for shild support now?

You keep saying “agreed.” Is there an order from the court requiring you to pay child support that you did not pay? If this is the case, he is...

My girlfriend is threatening to trump up accusations and has cleverly plotted to make them look legitimate, if i break up w her.

Wow! Has anyone else heard these threats? Is she a texter? Better yet, do you have letters, notes or emails? A police report will help you to...

Sue To Collect Legal Fees

Proving abuse of process and/or malicious prosecution is a very high standard of proof. In other words, it’s not easy. The practical effect of...

Can I get my child support increased if I am making less money than when the original order was made?

The most important “changed circumstance” you can demonstrate is that you’re earning less money than when the order was last modified. Next is...

So many women in your situation feel as though they are “trapped.” Controlling husbands (some times wives) tell their spouses that they will have...

Everyone is obligated to meet and confer, unless they can demonstrate that it is impractical to do so. An email is not likely to accomplish the...