It depends on the current status and other circumstances of the case. The judge can reduce, restrict or entirely block your contact with the kids,...

Ex relocated 2 yrs ago to TX with our kids. P.P. hasn't been followed. I need legal action advice. I haven't seen them in 2 yrs.

It sounds like your ex is in contempt of court for violating the modified parenting plan. See my AVVO Legal Guides on contempt, parental...

Child support is calculated using the WA Child Support Guidelines. The calculation is done on a WA Child Support Worksheet using the WA Child...

Will CPS take a child away if the case is unfounded?

Normally a finding of "unfounded" means that CPS investigated a report of child abuse or neglect, and determined that insufficient grounds exist to...

Should I send my son back to his mother?

You have to follow the current parenting plan for your 15 and 13 year old sons until they have been modified. See my AVVO Legal Guides on parenting...

Getting sole custody of my son who is now 11

You should file a petition to establish a parenting plan or residential schedule. See my AVVO Legal Guides on paternity, parenting plans, and...

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Can I take my daughter with me and move out of state?

You need to discuss the details with a good family law attorney. You may be able to petition the court for a modification to the parenting plan...

Can children petition the court to change visitation if there is physical and emotional abuse occurring in Washington state?

The court normally does not allow the children to directly state their views. That is normally done through a Guardian ad Litem, who interviews the...

I need help with a parenting plan. for filing comtempted

You should schedule a free 1/2 hour consultation with a good family attorney to discuss the details. It sounds like contempt for violations of the...

What is the best action to take when one custodial parent is refusing to follow the court ordered parenting plan?

It sounds like the custodial parent is in contempt. See my AVVO Legal Guides on contempt for more information about the legal issues raised by your...