What rights am I giving up if i were to sign a non parental custody petition over to my mother

See my AVVO Legal Guides on non-parental custody and grandparent custody for more information about the legal issues raised by your inquiry. Please...

What is required for pre-trial hearing for a contested divorce? Do I need to such things as witness list and stuff for trial?

You should consult with a Thurston county attorney. The rules for pretrial hearings vary from county to county. It’s always best to consult with a...

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How do I change child's last name to match my married last name without husband adopting, bio father is not around and not on BC

There is a statute allowing you to file a petition for a name change. The procedure is very simple. You do have to give prior notice of the name...

What can be done if only partial documents were filed for contempt charge (2005/2006)? and signed by judge. 5 pages of original

You need to pay for a brief consultation for an attorney to look at the pleadings and interview you before giving advice on your options. If some...

My ex wife will not let me have my kids for 2 days extra prior to spring break for travel plans.

You do need to mediate this issue. You can file a motion for an order allowing the trip, but the judges often stick with the parenting plan. It’s...

I am wanting to leave the state for less than a year and want to see if my ex can stop me from leaving with our child.

If there is no court ordered visitation, you will not be in contempt if you temporarily go to another state. Under certain circumstances, however,...

What happens if I the biological and full custodial patent doesn't let a grandparent visit with parenting plan visitation rights

The biological mom can let her parents see the kids during her visitations unless that's prohibited by the parenting plan. The only way to change...

If I the biological and full custodial parent don't let grandparent visit with parenting plan visitation right what can happen

Grandparents don't have visitation rights unless it's in the parenting plan. However, the mom can let them see or take care of the kids during her...

How do I change a parenting plan

You have to follow the current parenting plan until it has been modified by another order. It’s always best to consult with a good family law...

At a presentation (hearing to get temp orders signed) can I bring up new information that has occurred in the last week such as

Normally the only issue at the presentation of orders is whether they accurately state what the judge ordered orally at a prior hearing. I have...