Child Visitation Mediation

There's no required form. Just identify the issues, and how you think they should be resolved. It’s always best to consult with a good family law...

Domestic Partnership an option before getting married?

You'll have to check your medical insurance plan to see if she can get covered as a domestic partner. It’s always best to consult with a good...

How would I go about changing my child's last name?

You can file a petition for name change. The dad needs to have prior notice.

My wife and I would like our daughter off our current title ( we owe her $90k) . Can we repay another way besides Ladybird deed

If your daughter currently has a lien on your property for $90,000, the only way to remove the lien is to pay the amount owed, or enter into...

My ex husband has made false court declarations accusing me frauding DSHS. Can I sue him for spreading the lies to the court?

Yes. It's called "abuse of process" and other legal terms. It’s always best to consult with a good family law attorney to discuss the details...

My cousin passed away and the children was left alone by themselves, 2 weeks later the mom arrived and I want a restrain orders

It's possible you may be able to file a non-parental custody petition. It’s always best to consult with a good family law attorney to discuss the...

Will a letter from the biological dad work in court for a name name change in a minor child?

The name change statute requires that you notify the dad, and you have done so. Go back to court with the dad's letter; the judge should now allow...

I have a 14 year old son who has not seen his father in 5 years. the father pays no support. I would like to have child support.

If you want child support, it normally makes more sense to apply to DCS than to hire an attorney, since DCS collects for free. If you use DCS, they...

What rights does a parent have if someone else has third party custody

If the other "family member" is a parent of the child, their rights are spelled out in the non-parental custody parenting plan. If they are not a...

From your statement it appears that your fiance should tell DCS that he supported the children for 5 years when he lived with the mom. He should be...