If I want to move my children and I for a new job, do I need to go through dispute resolution prior to filing a motion?

Normally you are allowed to serve a Notice of Intent to Relocate without first going to dispute resolution. See my AVVO Legal Guides on relocation...

How long before a step parent can adopt a child in Washington state?

You should re-post this inquiry on the adoption forum.

Community property, yes or no (Washington) .

You say that you and H bought the house, so I assume you both paid part of the down payment, and you both intended to live in the house after...

I have a divorce trial in one week and I am pro se. What do I need to do to prepare for trial?

Q: "How should I prepare for trial?" A: A book could be written. Read the local rules and the instructions in your Pretrial Order. See my AVVO...

If you are within 10 days of the order, you can file a Motion to Revise. See my AVVO Legal Guides on motions to revise for more information about...

Can I have a statement stricken based on "assumed facts not in evidence?"

You are mixing up rules of evidence. The objection to "facts not in evidence" normally relates to a statement made by a live witness in a trial...

Please help! My ex-boyfriend had an engagement ring made for me with my grandmothers ruby and won't return the ruby.

You probably should either (1) file a petition for replevin (to get a court order requiring him to return the ring), or (2) go to the police and...

I need family Attonery advice

You need to immediately retain an experienced attorney to help you respond to the petition for non-parental custody (and I assume you were also...

Can I legally withhold visitation if I have definitive proof of danger and a two and a half year absence from child's life?

Normally you have to follow the parenting plan unless you get a court order. There are some exceptions for danger to the child, but if you rely...

Must dispute resolution be exhausted before filing a petition to modify the parenting plan?

You need to have an experienced attorney look at your parenting plan. Normally ADR is required before a petition to modify can be filed. See my...