The court can require a hair follicle test even if you are currently clean. Past drug use is relevant. You can ask that the test be filed as a...

Can my daughter take my grandson out of country on vacation without the biological fathers permission?

The Department of State normally requires both parents to agree to an international trip. However, they will usually defer to a court order...

My child would not go to the scheduled visitation (14) I gave every effort short of physical removal, now I'm in contempt?

Your legal duty is to do your best to facilitate the visits. You cannot physically force the 14 year old to comply; you might get accused of child...

Do I need a third party to sign off and finalize our parenting plan or can we finalize on our own?

No parenting plan is enforceable unless it has been signed by a Judge and filed in the court file. See my AVVO Legal Guides on child custody and...

How can I get full custody in WA state?

If you mean that you want to cut all of the dad's visits and contact, that cannot be done unless you can prove that he is totally unfit, and a...

Why are the child custody rights in Washington State so messed up.... I feel so sorry for the children who live there!

Your niece should schedule a free 1/2 hour consultation with an experienced family attorney. Family law forms and instructions are found on line at...

The relocating parent must serve a formal Notice of Intent to Relocate. The other parent must then file an Objection to Relocation with the court....

My woman is leaving What docs. do i need to keep full custody?

You would need to file a petition to establish paternity if you are not a presumed parent. If you are, you would file a petition to establish a...

How do I look up case law?

Mr. Weintraub gave a good answer. To do legal research it is sometimes possible to use the free search engine on line on the website for the...

I live in wa. which is a community property st. My wife inherited most of the furniture years ago. Does she get to keep it all

What you describe doesn't sound like co-mingling. See my AVVO Legal Guides on separate property and division of assets for more information about...