What do I do if there was not enough time to gather a response for a show cause with short time granted?

You should ask for a continuance since you were not served in a timely fashion. You are supposed to get 14 days notice. You need to respond to each...

Custodial parent is purposely signing child up for classes/activities during non-custodial parent's scheduled visitations.

Visitation normally trumps extracurricular activities. You should file a motion to clarify this situation; it might actually constitute contempt of...

My custody case is in Arkansas but my kids live in WA with me. Do I apply for stepparent adoption in Arkansas or Washington?

First you should register the Arkansas custody order in WA under the UCCJEA. Once that's done, you should be able to file the stepparent adoption...

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My ex was seen transporting our daughter alone when he has "supervised" visitation (by family members). What can I do?

This sounds like a violation of the parenting plan, which would be contempt of court. You can file a motion for contempt; the motion should also...

60/40 obviously means you have given up 10% of the time with your son. But the courts often discourage 50/50 plans in most cases because the child...

Can i file for default? if so can my wife contest it?

You can get a default without notice to her if she was properly served and failed to file a response. It’s always best to consult with a good...

With out a parenting plan who has a say in when other parent gets to see the child?

Both parents have equal rights until there is a parenting plan signed by the court. It’s always best to consult with a good family law attorney to...

Can text evidence from my son's father give me full custody?

It's unlikely the court will take away all rights of the dad to have contact with his child. On the other hand, the dad's text messages will...

Are summer camps and foreign exchange programs considered educational or extra-curricular decisions requiring agreement?

Most foreign exchange programs are considered by the court to be educational in nature. Most summer camps are conserved to be extra-curricular...

At it again... In my parenting plan dates are not stipulated for summer visit. I have written dates now but its all at the

You need to consult with a good attorney about this issue. I suspect that you will have to file a motion to clarify the parenting plan, or a...