Questions answered by Bruce Clement

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Can a non-custodian parent have knowledge on the whereabouts of the children while in the custodial parents care?

Bruce's answer | Answered on January 08, 2013

After a divorce, each parent is basically free to care for the children as they wish, without notifying the other parent. However, most parenting...

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Moving out at 17?

Bruce's answer | Answered on January 08, 2013

He cannot move out until he is 18. However, there may be an exception in this case. Have your boyfriend talk with a youth counselor or advocate.

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I served papers before I filed them with the clerk. Is this a problem?

Bruce's answer | Answered on January 08, 2013

If you served a summons and a petition or complaint in a civil case and then filed them a week later, this is normally not a problem. It would be...

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I have retraining orders through family court, and I complaint about the emails I have received from my ex. but the file closed

Bruce's answer | Answered on January 08, 2013

On the RO issue, I would talk to the DV advocates at the King County Courthouse. On the immigration issue, make an appointment for a free 1/2 hour...

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How do I go about getting a Pro-bono attorney here is Spokane for my case?

Bruce's answer | Answered on January 08, 2013

Call the state and county bar associations. They have lists of attorneys who might take such a case. However, there are normally many more...

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I need to know if i can get visitation for children i fostered for 5 years and now my ex has adopted them .

Bruce's answer | Answered on January 08, 2013

You should retain an experienced family law attorney to review the adoption papers, interview you, and then discuss your realistic options.

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Ex and I signed a proposed order, he took my signed proposed order and placed a final on top, and had it signed by a ex parte

Bruce's answer | Answered on January 08, 2013

You should consult with a good family law attorney to review the pleadings proposed and those that were signed and filed with the Court. If the...

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My girlfriend of 9 years just ended our 9 year relationship for an 18 yo boy in West Virginia, and is bringing him here

Bruce's answer | Answered on January 08, 2013

You should immediately schedule a free 1/2 hour consultation with an experienced family law attorney. You clearly need to file a petition to...

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Do I need a lawyer to find my soon to be step son?

Bruce's answer | Answered on January 08, 2013

In theory your fiance can get a parenting plan pro se (without an attorney), but these are difficult cases. I recommend that he retain an...

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Should we have to pay half of the cost for my wife's children to visit their father or volunteered to go to Germany?

Bruce's answer | Answered on January 08, 2013

See my AVVO Legal Guides on child custody and military divorces. You should hire an attorney to do a brief consultation with you after reviewing...

Bruce Clement's Answers (6368)

Can a non-custodian parent have knowledge on the whereabouts of the children while in the custodial parents care?

Moving out at 17?

I served papers before I filed them with the clerk. Is this a problem?

I have retraining orders through family court, and I complaint about the emails I have received from my ex. but the file closed

How do I go about getting a Pro-bono attorney here is Spokane for my case?

I need to know if i can get visitation for children i fostered for 5 years and now my ex has adopted them .

Ex and I signed a proposed order, he took my signed proposed order and placed a final on top, and had it signed by a ex parte

My girlfriend of 9 years just ended our 9 year relationship for an 18 yo boy in West Virginia, and is bringing him here

Do I need a lawyer to find my soon to be step son?

Should we have to pay half of the cost for my wife's children to visit their father or volunteered to go to Germany?