I need help with what to do custody wise for my daughter

You should consult with a good family attorney. If you are served with legal papers, make sure you meet any deadline for filing a response. See my...

Can I leave Washington State with my 9 month old son?

You should consult with an experienced attorney before you move. If you don't, you run the risk of a WA court order requiring you to bring the...

My girlfriend found out she is pregnant and has decided to leave WA State , do I have any rights to a unborn child ?

I agree with the first answer. Your best bet to maintain contact is to file a paternity case in WA and (after the birth) get a parenting plan. Long...

I live in Washington state. Can a non custodial parent deduct expenses to try and lower court ordered child support amount.

Either parent can file a motion to modify child support based on changed circumstances. However, I doubt that a huge car payment and other personal...

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Do I have to file a motion for increased support if my 18 year old lives with me full time?

You should consult with a good family law attorney before you act. See my AVVO Legal Guides on child custody, modifications, and child support.for...

I was assaulted by my childs father and fled out of state for my safety, I had a lot of problems and now am ready to fight. But

Normally relocation to another state will not be allowed without a court order. However, one exception to this rule is domestic violence. Consult...

My ex and i have a parenting plan in place. I have primary custody. They see him every other weekend. They have described drug

The parenting plan has to be followed until it has been modified. If his behavior or residence is dangerous to the health and welfare of the...

Can I lose custody from hearsay from father of child stating abuse from me and now has child in counseling to prove allegation n

Cooperate with the counselor and GAL. If you are a good parent, and establish a record of working well with them, your chances are good. The Judges...

Hello, My name is Dean Vaughan. MY ex girlfriend's lawyer continues to lie about me in court. Can I sue him his lies?

Your girlfriend's attorney cannot implicate you by words alone. If he has no court documents to back up what he says the judge won't buy his...

Teenage daughter refuses to spend residential time. Ex wife supports this.

(1) Legally you may be able to get a court order enforcing your visitations. However, (2) the legal route is sometimes not the best solution. It...