You need to file a petition to modify the parenting plan and an emergency motion for an ex parte order to show cause. The motion would be presented...

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Can my ex deny me address info about my daughter?

Normally the court will require that the parents exchange info about their addresses and those of any caretaker. If dispute resolution does not...

What does a drug evaluation entail? What is the standard court ordered drug tests in custody case? urine, saliva or hair?

It's up to the judge. They usually go for accuracy. In recent court hearings I've seen a preference for hair follicle or fingernail. It’s always...

My daughter lives with me in Washington State. Her mother wants her to move in with her, can she just take her?

If there is an existing parenting plan and mom has custody, you need to file a petition to modify. If there is no parenting plan and you are a...

My son is 15 and lives with his mom, and he wants to live with me. How difficult would this be?

The answer depends on whether (1) the mom agrees (simply enter an agreed order in court); (2) there is an existing parenting plan (file a petition...

How to find out how my Mother can get legal custody of my two little brothers? They are 13 and 15 years old.

Your mom should consult with a attorney who can advise her on how to get a court order modifying the existing parenting plan. It’s always best to...

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Anyone who claims to be an attorney but is not may be engaged in the unlawful practice of law. It’s always best to consult with a good family law...

I signed some kind of third party costudy for my parents to have third party costudy for my son where he would reside there

You should retain an attorney to carefully review the court records. If no order was entered, the attorney could send a letter to your parents to...

I have a job in St Thomas USVI. the mother of my children resides in Wa st. Can I file for custody in St Thomas?

If there is no current parenting plan, jurisdiction will normally be in the child's "home state", i.e., the state where the child has lived for the...

I cannot find a list of documents filed in my divorce case on dw.courts.wa.gov. How access?

The "court docket" is on line at "http://dw.courts.wa.gov/". Keep in mind that these on line records in King County are often one to two weeks...