Where can I file for divorce, what's my residency?

There are some cases in which more than one state has jurisdiction to give a divorce. The answer in your case depends on facts you have not...

I want to move the kids back home for filing for divorce. Will a relocation be granted?

It's possible that WA still has jurisdiction if the move to CA was temporary. If that's true, you may not need to give the notice required in the...

My 3 year old granddaughter was taken from her mother and put in a foster home as a result of the 72 hour hearing.

You should call an experienced attorney to schedule a free 1/2 hour consultation. See my AVVO Legal Guides on non-parental custody and CPS for more...

Can proving one's character hold up as evidence in the family court?

Generally speaking, character evidence is normally not admissible (see Evidence Rule 404). However, evidence which is relevant to prove bad...

My husband has been sober for 74 days. He went to rehab after I found out about an affair. Our counselor suggested using

Collaborative attorneys can be a good choice if the chances are high for an agreed resolution of all issues (child custody, visitation, child...

What a freaking mistake

You haven't wasted your time at all; on the contrary, you have probably saved this child's life. You should re-post this issue on the adoption...

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What constitutes a unfit parent?

It sounds like you have a permanent custody order, and the mom has visitation that is now emotionally harmful to your son. You may have enough...

Can I get an emergency court date to grant me full custody of my 15 year old son?

You need to make sure you know what the State Department will require. It may be possible for you to get a court order saying that you can sign for...

CPS rules and Polices.

If the mom's kids have been removed by CPS for 7 months, they must have filed an abuse or neglect case in juvenile court. The mom would have the...

I have been the primary caregiver. father somehow able to court without me.and took my child and I was not served,

If you were not served with the dad's motion for custody you should be able to vacate the court order under Civil Rule 60. See my AVVO Legal Guides...