How do I find out what sentencing might be on Theft in WA by a family member living in my home?

This should be re-posted on the Criminal Law forum.

Can I still collect child support if my x has returned to Australia? Will the AU gov't garnish from him?

You can still collect, and the AU government will help (though it may take some time to get this done). You should assign your claim to the WA...

What should I expect at a paternity motion calendar and the hearing following?

Your question is a little unclear. It sounds like the dad filed a paternity petition and a motion for temporary orders (which would include a...

Are my wages for the entire 2012 year considered Community Property for Federal Income Tax purposes?

If you have some of your 2012 wages in a bank account and want to know if the account has to be split like community property after the two of you...

Is my ex guilty of contempt?

The courts are usually pretty literal about contempt orders. If you are to notify by noon and you are 20 minutes late, I predict the court would...

It can be done, but ordinary subpoenaes don't usually work for CPScases because of conidentiality of the CPS files. Normally you need a court order...

If I move to CA within a week do I need permission from my ex husband to take our 5 year old daughter?

Your parenting plan has a summary of the Relocation Act which tells you what you have to do. Normally you have to give the dad prior notice of the...

Can I terminated my child's parental rights in the state of oregon?

Normally this would be done by CPS, if there is sufficient evidence to justify it. If CPS terminated this man's rights to another child, they must...

My exgf & I were going to get back together. Her daughters dad found out & threatened to take her to court for full custody.

It's unlikely the bio dad would get custody unless he can prove that your presence in the house endangers the child's health, welfare or safety. It...

Can I give up my rights to a child if I find out it IS mine?

You cannot relinquish your parental rights unless the mother of the child places it for adoption. In that case, you would have to sign papers...