What will happen to my children?

If you were unmarried you need to file a paternity case or a petition for residential schedule. If the kids are in danger call CPS. See my AVVO...

What forms need to be filled out and filed to get custody of my five year old son?

You should act promptly, since your son is now in your custody and the mom is apparently in rehab. See my AVVO Legal Guides on paternity and child...

Can I become a resident of Washington state, in order to get a faster divorce, by simply moving to live there?

WA is one of three states that do not have a time requirement to establish residency. To be a resident, you basically have to establish sufficient...

Spouse signed and filed joinder, is it required that he signs the papers for the final hearing?

If your spouse filed the joinder, and your final orders are no different than your petition, you should be able to get your final orders entered in...

It's never too late to ask for custody in such a case. Document your notice to CPS that you are an available placement (a letter or email is much...

This is for a pre trial conference (modification of pp).All the hearings have occurred as well as mediation. Do I have to use

At the pretrial hearing it would be good to tell the judge that you will be filing a different parenting plan. You should file and serve it as soon...

Excessive drinking and residential instability are relevant factors in custody cases (see RCW 26.09.187 and -.191). Proof of lying to the court on...

Parenting plan in the divorce

It sounds like the mom will be violating the WA state Relocation Act. You should file an Objection to Relocation with the court (you will find the...

What facts are considered to determine who is the primary caregiver. For the last three years I was a stay at home dad.

Based on what you say, your chances to get custody are good. The courts do not normally discriminate against fathers. For the state's general...

Can a Dr. Prescribe Prozack to a minor child encouraging the child to lie & be deceitful without parental Knowledge or consent

On the disclosure issue you should re-post this question on the privacy forum. For the issue of damages for medical malpractice you should re-post...