Grandparents took kids to California and now server mom papers in Washington to try to keep them.

It sounds like your girlfriend has court ordered custody of the kids in a WA proceeding. She gave physical custody of the kids, without a court...

How can I serve contempt papers of I don't know where my ex lives?

You should consult with an experienced attorney to discuss whether contempt or some other remedy is appropriate, like an order to show cause, or a...

Can we file contempt of court?

Q: Can the mom switch the child's school without the acknowledgement or acceptance from the dad? A: It depends on what the parenting plan says...

Ex refuses To Allow Me phone To My Son During visitation .

If there is no provision in the parenting plan about phone calls you would have to file a petition for a minor modification of the parenting plan....

How Do I Terminate My Daughter's Dad's Parental Rights?

The best approach would probably be to consult an adoption attorney about a step parent adoption of your daughter by your husband. The bio dad may...

Can he make a child call him "dad?"

It's not "illegal", meaning criminal. However, most judges would prohibit this if an appropriate motion is filed. At that point if the man violates...

My husband and I have shared custody but our son is currently living full time with me. We are having an issue with marijuana.

The current parenting plan has to be followed until it is modified by a court order. See my AVVO Legal Guides on modification for more information...

How can you resolve a 3rd party visitation dispute when the third party lives in another state?

If the non-parental custodians are violating the current parenting plan, they are in contempt. You should consult an attorney about filing a motion...

If you suspect misconduct by CPS in child's case, causing harm to child and parent, what recourse is there against that agency?

If CPS negligence caused harm to children placed by them, they may be sued for damages. However, the evidence must be very strong, and the harm...

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If my daughter wants to live with me (non-custodial) and the mother agrees, what steps need to be taken with the court?

You would need to have the Ex Parte department of the court sign an agreed modification of the Parenting Plan and child support. You may need to...