How can my husband legally adopt my daughter?

Your husband should file a petition for step-parent adoption. The procedure is less complicated than other adoptions. He will be required to serve...

Filing a parenting plan?

You can't have stability in this situation until you have a parenting plan. It’s always best to consult with a good family law attorney to discuss...

Can one take action against a police department?

It would be difficult to sue the police. It may be possible to correct the record through a motion to correct the record, or vacate or expunge the...

Does a dissolution of marriage have to be filed in order to file an ex parte restraining order on a spouse?

An ex parte restraining order is normally issued in connection with a petition filed for dissolution of marriage. An ex parte protection order is...

How do i find out if my sister adopted my children if was never notify

It's simply not possible for someone to adopt a child without formally serving the parents with a petition for adoption. If your sister did this,...

Name change in Washington?

The mom can file the petition for name change; the county clerk can tell her how to get the filing fee waived; the dad is not a party but has to be...

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If i want to go out of state with my child do i have to get permission from the father as in having to get a notarized letter?

If there's no court order, you normally can take short trips out of state with your child that don't interfere with the other parent's contact or...

4th degree assault domestic violence charges filed against me. How do I prove cops blew out of proportion?

Consult with your criminal law attorney. Don't take this lightly. The prosecutory can proceed even if the victim recants. It’s always best to...

Dissolution with children. I need help with requesting a continuance

It sounds like you should file a motion for continuance due to the accident. The motion must be supported by a sworn declaration and the doctor's...

You should consult with an attorney to review the specific language. Normally, mediation is required before any motion can be filed. However, there...