Can i have legal advice?

See my AVVO Legal Guides on paternity, child custody and child support for more information about the legal issues raised by your inquiry. Click on...

I wish for a divorce as i am no longer in a marriage relationship. We live in a home with his brother and my son.

WA is a no fault divoce state. Anyone who wants one can get one. You can get instructions and forms at www.wa.gov/courts.

On modification of child-support, can you enforce the court to give part of the tax money to parents and guardians of children?

If there is an existing order you want to enforce, file a motion to enforce. If the other parent in contempt, file a motion for contempt. See my...

What can I do regarding Ex who is violating court orders on parenting plan while First contempt case is still pending?

The rules require that the other side be given at least 14 days notice of your allegations. If more contempt occurs after you file your motion, it...

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Can I get my child support put on hold during the full month I am entitled to have my child with me in the summer? And how?

Normally you cannot get relief from your child support obligation during summer visitation. The only way to do so is to file a motion for...

My child's father does not pay support. My job is moving out of state. What legal recourse does he have?

On the child support issue you should apply for collection services from the WA Division of Child Support. On the other issues raised by your...

My son's mom stopped me from establishing paternity,got on drugs, lost custody to grandma. Now I'm on birth cert. Can I vacate?

Your inquiry raises issues of paternity, child custody, grandparent custody and vacating existing court orders. You need to consult with an...

Custody battle neither of us have attorneys, do you think i need one?

You have questions relatiing to a long term domestic relationship, paternity, child custody, and interstate relocation. These are complicated...

I've been charged with a Domestic Violence 4th Degree in Pierce County, Washington, need help!!!

Dismissal of a DV charge is entirely in the discretion of the judge. Normally the judge follows whatever the prosecutor recommends. Normally the...

Wrong check box by judge how to fix on Order of Protection

You need to file a motion to correct the last order, and your sworn declaration saying what you related in your AVVO inquiry. See my AVVO Legal...