I want custody of my son. I want to be fair but she does not. What do I do?

Although you have legal rights, as a practical matter you cannot enforce them until you have a court ordered parenting plan. If you have an...

The child cannot unilaterally change the parenting plan. However, the child is not a party to the parenting plan, and cannot be found in contempt...

If my fiancee has full custody of her two kids, will i automatically become a co-guardian once we get married?

Upon marriage you automatically become the step-dad of the kids, but that has no legal significance. If the bio dad agrees, you could file a...

The mother of my grand daughter has been either refusing to or finding reasons not to let my son see his daughter.

These are complicated cases. An experienced attorney would first interview the dad and you, go over the existing court file, and then advise your...

What provisions are implied on unspecified temp visitation order?

If you are within 10 days of the order you can file a motion to reconsider or revise the order. Otherwise you should be able to file a motion to...

My childs father'sgf keeps harassing me. And I'm very concerned for my child.

Visit the courthouse and speak with a domestic violence worker. You may get help to file an anti-harassment petition for you, and a DV petition for...

Non custodial parent has missed 3 visits back to back are the courts going to cancel all visits from here on out

You should get a GAL if possible. Keep a journal about his parenting, visits, late shows and no shows. This will help you testify about all the...

My childs father'sgf keeps harassing me. And I'm very concerned for my child.

You should visit the courthouse and ask to speak with a domestic violence worker. You may qualify for help to file an anti-harassment petition for...

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Can I file contempt on my ex & ask he pay back my bankruptcy cost. and attorneys fees order by the court. How to get him to pay.

You might be able to file a motion in family court to get an order forcing your ex to pay what he failed to pay per the divorce final orders....

I'm looking urgently for a divorce lawyer Tacoma area, for tomorrow morning 9 am. Is there anyone willing to do this?

Check the court file online. If a default was entered, file a motion to revise, or a motion to vacate. See my AVVO Legal Guides on motions to...