It depends on what you are disputing. In family law, most parties go through mediation, but some disputes can be resolved by binding arbitration....

Can an early, one-time IRA withdraw be counted as income for the purposes of child support calculation in Washington State?

No. It is nonrecurring income. The court would likely find that a particular source of income included in the calculation of the basic support...

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What can I do legally if child support is not being paid but parent has Assets worth money ?

I would consider 3 or 4 things: (1) contact an attorney to collect the judgment(s), (2) contact DSHS/DCS to seek full enforcement services, (3)...

Can my 14 yr daughter choose to live in one house (her dads) and just have "days" with me when she wants to?

The legal answer is "no.". There is a myth about this: people believe that children get to decide where they want to live after a certain age. Not...

Can I file contempt on obligor for child support daycare expenses if DCS is administering collection from obligor?

The answer depends on what world you want to be in: (1) court, or (2) administrative. You are currently taking advantage of the free...

I have a Restraining Order against my ex lover. We have a biological daugther raised by me and my husband.

If you are in Washington, then you have to skillfully work your way through a mine field of laws, including paternity deadlines, de-facto parent,...

Modification of child support payments and visitation....??

I think the type of lawyer who you need to answer this question should be the lawyer in the State where the paperwork is already filed. If she is...

I was just served with a temp restraining order, an injunction to keep me from taking my child out of state.

If you have an ex, then you should have a parenting plan (if in Washington). If that is the case, then bring your parenting plan to an attorney's...

Custodial interference

You must seek civil and criminal remedies. Civil - seek to lodge the order in Washington State, in the County where the primary parent lives, then...

Back child support payments statute of limitations. Finding out after 18 years that your daughter is not yours.

This is difficult. I think the easy answer is "yes," he is still obligated to pay child support for all 3 until and unless the Order of Child...