How can a judge in juvenile court says that what she says trumps a no contact order handed in criminal court? What can we do?

The juvenile court order would trump a civil court parenting plan; in my opinion, it would not trump a criminal DV order. Your fiance (being the...

Is there such thing as child abandonment if the "father" is paying child support?

My experience is that the court normally considers abandonment to be more than one year of no contact with the child. Even then the court will not...

The court will consider the GAL report, but will not always follow it. You should be prepared to respond to all comments by the GAL that you...

Can my husbands ex wife take his visitation away from him because we live in a motor home?

It's unconstitutional to restrict someone's parenting rights based on their financial situation. Lots of people live in motor homes with kids who...

Can an under-age drinking parent help me in the family court?

The boozing, drug dealing, MIA dad's chances for custody are nil. However, you need to pay attention and participate fully in this court hearing....

Are there any RCWS that tell you what a suitable home is for a child?

If your husband's ex can prove in court that the conditions in your house constitute child neglect, she may be able to get a court order suspending...

Non custodial parent failing to exercise visitation

The RCW you quote probably does not apply, since this dad is exercising some of his court ordered visitations. However, it sounds like he is...

Temporary parenting plan question.

This is a complicated case. Your son needs an experienced attorney. If he cannot afford one, he should ask friends and family for loans to fund his...

Is it legal for Child Protective Services to ignore on going cases for one person while choosing to hand them a child?

The court should appoint an attorney to represent you in the CPS case. Consult with that attorney about your options. Your attorney should be...

My experience is that grounds for annulment are difficult to prove, and annulment usually becomes much more complicated and expensive than a...