Custody battle- will we have a better chance at receiving full custody if father is married? Mother is unwed?

In theory, there is no discrimination in a custody case based on whether a parent is married. However, marriage or a committed domestic partnership...

Is it legal for my ex-wife to take my kids out of country without my permission

It depends on the wording of the existing orders. It’s always best to consult with a good family law attorney to discuss the details before you...

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Change full custody to joint custody because of Military purposes.

The situation you describe seems to be a substantial change of circumstances from the facts when you entered the original agreed orders. You should...

I need help regarding a family court appeal

You will have to answer the appeal once you are served. If he is trying to pursue an appeal pro se (without an attorney), good luck. The rules on...

My son will turn 18 in a few months. Is that when visitation stops?

Normally the parenting plan is effective until the child reaches the age of majority (18). It’s always best to consult with a good family law...

I am a single father why should I pay child support if I have my kids 50%, we were never married and the state is going after me

If you have the kids over 50% of the time per an existing parenting plan, the state (if they have all the necessary info) should allow you a...

Two states ruling on same issues in child custody

It's possible for jurisdiction on these issues (custody, visitation, child support, visitation and transportation expenses) to be in more than one...

When a father has a 7 day vacation with a child, can he turn that week into 9 days by attaching it to his weekend visitation?

It depends on the wording of the existing parenting plan. Normally my experience is that the court allows the residential time to continue to...

After 3 years can I reopen my Seattle divorce?

Normally you cannot reopen a divorce to ask for spousal support, absent proof of fraud which might allow the court to vacate the final orders under...

What form(s) and how do I challenge Washington's jurisdiction over me in responding to a Petition for Marriage Dissolution ?

Use the WA form for responding to the petition for dissolution. You would deny the court's jurisdiction over you. However, the court usually does...