When is my divorce considered legal?

The CR2A agreement at the mediation is binding when signed. Your divorce is final when the final orders are entered. The proper amount of spousal...

What can be done to limit the increase of my child support obligation in a modification hearing?

See my answers to your two other questions about child support. As you can see from those answers, the responses to your child support questions...

When reviewing for a child support modification what is reviewed for the increase?

Child support is normally calculated using net (not gross) income. However, there are limits to deductions that are allowed. Excessive deductions...

Is there a way to modify my child support on my own terms versus allowing the state to submit a proposed order?

If you have a reasonable position, it may be better to file a motion in court to modify the child support. The court order trumps the DCS...

Divorcing a wife who is on H4

You should be able to divorce your wife in WA if you reside here. Your wife must be served with the court papers, but need not physically be here....

Can my husband divorce me, marry someone else, and replace me with the new wife as a beneficiary of his pension?

You have asked questions about divorce, a long term marriage, a long term physical separation, two pensions, a personal loan, division of real...

Legal separation to a Divorce

Normally you would file a motion to convert the legal separation to a divorce. You should be able to do so, as long as at least 6 months have...

My state paid attorney WA did not contest at Shelter Care court, Now in dependency 2 days all against my wishes. What can I do?

Although a court order can be vacated under some circumstances, it is difficult to do so. It’s always best to consult with a good dependency law...

I assume that the "home state" of the child is in WA, and that you want the child to finish the current year only at a school in GA. If you want to...

How do i get a judge to believe that im not the abusive party in a custody battle?

You have to follow the protection order unless it is modified by another court order. You should consult with a good family law attorney about your...