A parenting plan in place and dad gets visitation. What age and circumstances does it have to be for a child to refuse visits

I've had a number of these difficult cases. If your ex files a motion for contempt when a child refuses to cooperate in a court ordered visitation,...

What are the potential legal ramifications of moving to another state with the children if the other parent is not involved?

I predict that the court will allow the move. You should consult with an experienced family law attorney about WA state's Relocation Act. It’s...

Will the courts allow my son to live with me even if my ex-wife doesn't agree?

WA will have jurisdiction per the UCCJEA, since the parenting plan was entered here and your son will be moving here. To get custody, you would...

The motions to reconsider and to revise are not "appeals". Appeals have a standard of review; motions to reconsider or revise don't. In a motion to...

Do i have a case for more custody?

Luck has nothing to do with it. You need a good attorney. Your chances in court depend on the strength of your evidence. An attorney can help you...

My x is violating the parenting plan. I was to have my children this weekend and she up and left the state with them.

If you have a parenting plan, the mom is probably guilty of custodial interference and /or parental kidnapping. If you don't have a parenting plan,...

My x is violating the parenting plan. I was to have my children this weekend and she up and left the state with them.

I assume you have a parenting plan. If so, the mom is probably guilty of custodial interference, and may be also guilty of parental kidnapping. If...

Can the police or CPS take my other child?

Normally the biological parent has custodial rights until there is a court order to the contrary. The grandmother of the baby cannot keep the child...

How can visitation rights be upheld, short of court? My now 14 year old son refuses to visitation. His mother states she can

My experience is that the mom will be held in contempt if she undermines or interferes with your visitations. The bottom line is whether the boy...

You need to consult with a good family law attorney to discuss the details. Normally, a modification of the parenting plan will not be granted...