How well can I do at trial if I go pro se? Do I have a chance as a father to get full custody if the mother has custody now?

Your chances are better if you are represented by an attorney at trial. It’s always best to consult with a good family law attorney to discuss the...

Does the Custodian Parent need to file a motion for parenting plan when moving out of state?

Normally the custodial parent is not allowed to move to another state without following the notice provisions of the Relocation Act. It’s always...

What happens if I cant find my childs father to have him served?

You can't proceed with your case until the father is served. If you have no contact info, you should be able to get a court order authorizing...

Are temporary custody orders followed verbatim?

Normally the existing order has to be followed unless it is modified by another court order. Although there are some exceptions, failure to do so...

Can I protect my child from returning to her abusive mother through an ex parte restraining order?

If you already have a parenting plan, you should consult with an attorney about filing a petition to modify. These are complicated cases. It’s...

In WA state a child does not have the right to choose which parent to live with from what I've been told.

The dad should retain an attorney to file the appropriate pleadings. What is appropriate depends on the detailed facts, whether the parents were...

What can I do?

The correct advice depends on the circumstances and the existing court orders. You need to consult with a good family lawyer about the details. ...

Child relocation

If the parenting plan was adopted by a WA court, the WA Relocation Act applies. Under that statute, you normally have to give formal notice under...

How do you get a hearing with a judge in regards to a minor wanting to live with the other parent & can show just cause?

If there is an existing parenting plan, your son needs to file a petition to modify it. If there is no current parenting plan, your son needs to...

First of all, the court normally does not enter an order regarding "post secondary educational support" (PSES) until the child is 16 or 17. You ask...