In Snohomish County WA is it legal to collect a non refundable retainer on a domestic violence case.

I'll let you judge for yourself. The rules can be accessed on line as Washington State Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC's). The rule on fees is...

Can the petitioners lawyer be related to him in a child custody case so it would be his step grandpa to our son?

I don't see a conflict of interest here, although the attorney may have a hard time staying objective. See the Washington Rules of Professional...

If my parenting plan ended June 15, 2012 and I am the custodial parent and my child has who can claim my child on taxes for 2012

You should have your tax service answer this question.

Questions about getting a divorice

There is a procedure to "dis-establish parentage" that probably would apply in this case. See my AVVO Legal Guides on divorce, paternity and child...

Can my ex husband claim my daughter if he only sees her a few hours a month and my divorce papers say I get to claim her?

The IRS exemption goes to whoever is named for the exemption on the child support order.

I have a few questions . There is a possibility I may be getting a divorce and I have only worked part time because of our kids

You should schedule a free 1/2 hour consultation with an experienced family law attorney. See my AVVO Legal Guides on divorce, alimony (spousal...

Guardians of adult with Permanent Residence Card have died.

You should re-post this question on the probate forum.

What will happen to childs ssi check if they become Emancipated?

You should be able to get free information about this situation from the local offices of Social Security and DSHS. You may be eligible for receipt...

Both parents in a PSES case must disclose their financial position with documents and a special Financial Declaration that summarizes all the...

Termination of parental rights in an adoption proceeding for a step-parent is difficult to achieve. You basically have to prove the same facts...