I live with my mother who constantly calls the police on me for non criminal activity, I was wondering if I can do anything?

Your mom's constant use of the police is inappropriate. You might be able to get help from a local youth advocacy group, an advocate at juvenile...

How long do you need to be working to be able to get emancipated?

You must prove all of the following by clear and convincing evidence: • You are a resident of Washington; • You can manage your own financial...

Can I be fond in contempt of a court order written 06/26/14 if its no longer in effect and a new order was written 07/16/14 (WA)

Normally a prior temporary order which is followed by a different temporary order on the same issues will be replaced by the subsequent order....

Temporary custody paperwork filed to the courts with the incorrect information, is it valid? Do i have rights for custody?

This situation seems complicated. The girl's uncle apparently has non-parental custody under a court order, but is now in jail. The mom wants the...

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Single mother of an 8 week old. not in a relationship with the father anymore. only his name is on the birth certificate.

The key document is not the birth certificate, but the Acknowledgment of Paternity. If the parents signed that document, the dad is a "presumed...

What are the "rules" in WA in regards to the Custodial Parent moving out of state?

On child custody cases jurisdiction remains with the state where the first custody order was entered, until that state waives or declines...

I was served with a motion for temp custody last night. My ex didn't sign his declaration? Can i get that hearing thrown out?

Very strange. A case filed in one county normally cannot be moved to another county without a motion for a change of venue. Also, the court won't...

You normally have to follow the provisions of your parenting plan unless you get a court order changing it. See my AVVO Legal Guides on motions for...

Do I need an attorney for a parent to sign over their rights to their child?

If you are not the other parent, you would have to file a non-parental custody petition and prove that both parents are unfit or absent. If the...

How can I make sure I get adequate child support when , My kids father is a sole proprietor that reports his own income?

Child support is calculated based on income. You will need evidence of additional income if you think the dad is being paid under the table. The...