If I want to relocate to a different state with my daughter, do I need some kind of court order?

Don't relocate without a court order. Otherwise it's probable that the court would order the child to be returned to WA until the divorce is final;...

When two parties marry does $ become joint? I received a personal inj settlement? Is my $ comm prop now that im married?

Property received during a marriage is presumed to be community in nature, but there are a few exceptions. One of them is a personal injury award...

Child sent out of state for visit non-custodial parent refusing to send child back home. What do I do now?

You probably need to file a petition for a writ of habeas corpus. See my AVVO Legal Guides on habeas corpus, interstate custody jurisdiction, and...

My x husband took my daughter to North Carolina without telling me, what legal right do I have?

Normally your parenting plan will require that hour ex give you prior notice of a relocation. Even if he gave no notice, you can file an objection...

How do I file for post secondary support for my high school child?

The petition for post secondary education support should be filed ASAP. You can ask to adjust the child support in the same proceeding. See my AVVO...

Regaining custody of my child?

You need to confer with an attorney who has been retained to review the court record and interview you. See my AVVO Legal Guides on custody,...

Can I contact my x to ask who is his legal council?

You can talk to your ex unless a court order prohibits it. See my AVVO Legal Guides on parenting plans, modifications, relocation and the UCCJEA...

How do I modify my temporary parenting plan and finalize?

Q: "Can I modify the plan on the final paperwork for the judge to read along with a declaration about why I want to change the temporary plan?" A:...

Does WA have jurisdiction over my children?

WA has jurisdiction over your children for entry of a parenting plan because they have resided here in WA for over 6 months. It does not have...

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My X who was a default divorce non-participant is now threating to take away my in high school 18 yr old daughter's health insur

Normally he cannot drop insurance until the child is no longer dependent - i.e., over 18 and graduated from high school. See my AVVO Legal Guides...