Is it necessary to go through courts for a parenting plan vs. an informal one between co parents living separately?

Only a written parenting plan, signed by the judge and filed in the court, is enforceable and valid. See my AVVO Legal Guides on child custody for...

Is it possible to have 50/50 joint legal and physical custody?

"Joint custody" does not esixt in WA. I have seen some parenting plans where the legal custodian is stated to be both the mom and the dad; that's...

Normally the dad's column shows the child support obligation of the dad if the mom has custody, and the mom's column shows her obligation if the...

How do I modify a parenting plan

You could file a petition to modify the parenting plan based on a substantial change of circumstances. See my AVVO Legal Guides on parenting plans,...

I have a friend who has too kids, would moving in with a new fiance help or hurt her chances of full custody?

It would not hurt her chances if her fiance is suitable for child care. See my AVVO Legal Guides on child custody for more information about the...

I had a baby with a man on community supervision. How do I serve him custody papers before he "disappears"?

The best way to serve someone with a custody proceeding is to use a professional legal messenger service. See my AVVO Legal Guides on child custody...

Is it legal for a Judge to overrule a Court of Appeals Judge?

Q: Can a Superior Court Judge overrule the court of appeals judges rulings? A: No. Q: When a dispute has been placed in the court of appeals...

If mother takes joint custody child out of country (likely Sweden), what actions can be taken to return child to US (WA)?

These are complicated cases. See my AVVO Legal Guides on relocation, parental abduction of children, custodial interference, and international and...

How can I get custody of my children?

You should consult with an attorney about filing a motion for contempt, or for violation of the Relocation Act. See my AVVO Legal Guides on...

Can I get custody of my son?

You need to file a petition for a parenting plan. See my AVVO Legal Guides on parenting plans and paternity for more information about the legal...