I have not detected any racial bias in family law cases for many years. There also seems to be no gender bias (mother/father) per se. However, the...

Joint custody, father is prime residence and not following right or first refusal.

The father may be in contempt. You should register the CA order in WA under the UCCJEA, and then file a motion to enforce and for contempt. It’s...

Custody dispute while father resides in a different country?

I doubt he will prevail in his petition or motion under these circumstances. To answer your questions: Q: "Did he give up any legal rights by...

Relocating without a parenting plan.

Since both of you signed an acknowledgement of paternity, the dad is a "presumed parent" and can assert legal rights. If you move you won't be in...

Parenting plan states, phone email or txt message my ex wife blocked me. I am children daycare and way to and from school.

If your parenting plan clearly allows emails and texts, and your ex is blocking them, she is probably in contempt of court. It’s always best to...

I want to stop or postpone my divorce, i want to reconcile.

You can withdraw your consent to a joinder (consent to divorce) at any time before the orders are entered. However, WA is a no fault state, and a...

Changing divorce decree to delete 1/2 4years of retirement income.

You retain an experienced family law attorney for a brief paid consultation to review the facts with the husband before advice is given. It’s...

Changing divorce decree to delete 1/2 4years of retirement income.

You need to consult with an experienced family law attorney to review the facts with the husband. It’s always best to consult with a good family...

In a divorce, can a spouse do anything to protect liquid assets such as cash and silver from being taken by the other spouse?

Yes. Normally you should file a motion for a mutual financial restraining order. The financial RO is usually entered routinely upon the motion of...

Husband and I divorced 6 years ago. We still have a joint bank account. (maybe he forgot) I transferred a large sum of it.

It depends. It sounds like the divorce court failed to distribute this asset. If so, either party may file a motion for the court to re-open the...