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What, if anything, can we do to protect our individual interests in Washington State in the face of a divorce?
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Answered on March 10, 2014
The court will normally grant a divorce on whatever terms are agreed by the parties. See my AVVO Legal Guides on uncontested divorces and the...
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Can a decree of dissolution be reversed or reopened? It was completed on 2/26/14.
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Answered on March 10, 2014
In some situations a court order can be vacated for "excusable neglect." See my AVVO Legal Guides on vacating court orders for more information...
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My relocation with my three year old is unnecessary. I just want to be closer to my family. Is it likely to be allowed anyway?
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Answered on March 10, 2014
Whether or not you will be allowed to relocate your kids depends on the 11 statutory factors the court has to consider. The issue of good faith...
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My son and ex gf have a 17 mo old. the mother abandoned her 3 months ago then took child from dad today. can dad get custody
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Answered on March 10, 2014
Your son should file a petition to establish a parenting plan; you may be able to file a petition for non-parental custody. If the child's safety...
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Do I legally need to change the parenting plan to say I am full time custodial parent if my x left the county 2 years ago?
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Answered on March 10, 2014
To modify your parenting plan you would need to file a petition to modify. See my AVVO Legal Guides on petitions to modify for more information...
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Can i take my dad's ex to court to get to see my half sister
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Answered on March 10, 2014
The answer is basically no. However, there are some exceptions when the custodial parent has severe problems like drug addiction, criminal...
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Can a Washington State Family Court Judge presiding over a relocation request of children, read a document that was
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Answered on March 10, 2014
It depends on the circumstances. Normally the court has access to sealed court records; they are "sealed" from the public, not from the judges. On...
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How would I be able to receive full granted custody of my siblings from a judge if my father already has legal custody?
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Answered on March 10, 2014
See my AVVO Legal Guides on non-parental custody for more information about the legal issues raised by your inquiry. Please keep in mind that...
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How soon after my ex objected to my request for relocation can I expect to get a hearing?
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Answered on March 10, 2014
Check the local rules of Thurston County Superior Court. The trial in a relocation case is usually set much earlier than a trial on other family...
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Relocation
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Answered on March 10, 2014
If the custodial parent plans to move, that person has to give prior notice of the move to the noncustodial parent (or anyone else with custodial...
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