Do I have to file into the court system something we agree on? Like changing our son's school?

Hopefully you can simply get the Ex Parte department of the Court to enter an Agreed Order authorizing attendance at the other school. See my AVVO...

What does a visitation supervisor look for in the visitation of the visiting parent and how do we log it so that it is legal?

It sounds like you folks are the girls' great-grandparents, and the court has made you supervisors of a visiting parent. There is no formal...

I have legal custody- & Parenting plan specifically names me w/authority over medical, what does this mean for my ex?

See my AVVO Legal Guides on modification of parenting plans for information about the legal issues raised by your inquiry. Please keep in mind that...

How can I get my children out of an abusive household and get custody?

(1) Abuse will be investigated by CPS. (2) If your ex runs off with the kids it's contempt of court for violation of the Relocation Act (and...

Age a minor in Washington can decide to move in with another family

Your son cannot decide where he wants to live. Only the judge can make such a decision, and it has to be by a written order. See my AVVO Legal...

Custodial parent taking children out of state for vacation on non-custodial's weekend

This is discretionary with the judge, but I would bet that if you filed a motion to allow the trip per your agreement with the dad the judge would...

What CPS does after child abuse is "founded" depends on the facts. If a crime was committed, CPS will report it to the police. Otherwise CPS may...

Is pension income from a non-community property state (NY) considered community property in WA?

This question should be re-posted on the tax forum.

In need of a GAL in Pierce County Court. Do any of them except payment plans or have a sliding fee scale?

Unless your son is indigent, he will have to pay his share of the GAL's fees into the court register before a GAL is appointed. See my AVVO Legal...

From time to time my son has requested extra visitation with me, however my ex wife forbids it.

The court can take the child's wishes into consideration, but is not bound to follow the child's wishes. Normally the court will say that the mom...