What exactly does a guardian ad litem do?

The duty of the GAL is to investigate issues of child custody and care, and make a report and recommendations to the court. They normally interview...

Daughter and caregiver for 10+ yrs charged with criminal negligence, received restraining order after calling 911 for help.

You should re-post this question on the criminal law forum.

Is there anything I can do, wa state, to prevent the other parent from taking my child ?

It sounds like a petition to modify is appropriate, since the dad is homeless and is unable to care for your son. The petition won't by itself...

What to do when you can't get a hold of the other parent and want sole custody.

The courts usually say that abandonment means no contact for over a year. If there is no parenting plan in place, you should file a petition to...

How much custody or visitation do you think he could get?

In custody cases the judges look for what is in the child's best interest. Highest priority (all other things being equal) are stability and...

Can a de fault judgment be overturned? I was separated from my husband during the notice. I got stuck with the judgment.

You should re-post this question on the consumer debt forum. In addition, you should see my AVVO Legal Guides on default orders for more...

You may have to pay some alimony during the divorce, depending on the circumstances. You should not have to pay alimony after the divorce because...

Soon to be ex took all my pre-marital assets and gave them away.

In your divorce the court should order him to return them to you, or pay you their value. It’s always best to consult with a good family law...

Child support

Apply for child support collection services from the WA State Division of Child Support. They will establish and collect child support for free. I...

Is it abandonment when my ex husband has not seen his daughter in almost a year plus he has not payed child support in a year

Whether or not there is abandonment, you have to follow the Relocation Act before you can move out of state. It’s always best to consult with a...