Establishing legal custody so my daughter can get a passport to go on a mission trip outside the USA.

You should be able to file the appropriate petition for custody and get a temporary order entered allowing the international travel. See my AVVO...

If i am the non-custodial parent but have 50/50 custody and already notified the other parent do i need to also notify the court

If you are the non-custodial parent and have not relocated with the child, no notice of relocation is required (unless your parenting plan provides...

Can CPS get a court ordered UA without filing for dependency?

It sounds like your daughter tested positive for THC. CPS did not buy your explanation, and said she would be removed unless you submitted to drug...

Who can attend a deposition? If the opposing party objects, do they have file to protection order?

Depositions are usually conducted in the office of the attorney who scheduled the deposition. I'm unaware of a specific rule limiting who can...

What do I need for a finalizing of a Temporary custody order, and what could happen? Should i file for full custody to be safe?

It sounds like you allowed your parents to get temporary non-parental custody. If so, the court will at some point hold a trial on whether their...

There is no statute of limitations to enforce the terms of a divorce decree. However, amount of relief you can bet in court can be affected by the...

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Help please! I am disabled and low income. I need a divorce attorney that will be my advocate.

Contact the Northwest Justice Project. The closest office is probably in Tacoma. Here's their contact info: Northwest Justice Project, 715 Tacoma...

Been seperated since 05 and thought we were divorced

Option 1: Stay married. Option 2: File a petition to dissolve your marriage. See my AVVO Legal Guides on divorce for more information about the...

In a divorce/custody proceeding.

If your attorney continued the court date without your approval, you have the right to object to the withdrawal. The form Notice of Intent to...

OC may be disbarred - how to protect my information in discovery?

You should retain an experienced attorney to represent you in this matter. See my AVVO Legal Guides on divorce for more information about the legal...