My sister is making dumb choices with my child whom I gave up to her to adopt can i legally get him back?

Since you have not legally consented to adoption of your child by your sister, you should be able to regain custody. It would be best to retain an...

I have a parenting plan w/ supervised visits, mom insists that 'friend' can do it(she cant afford to pay) what can/should we do?

See my AVVO Legal Guides on child custody. Based on what you say, you can insist on a professional. You can specify where visits are to occur only...

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Soon to be ex spouse has perm disability from L and I I injury, how will this effect custody and caring or kids?

Q: "How can I obtain copy of this report?" A: His doctor and L&I won't give it to you unless forced to do so by a subpoena or court order. Your...

We just finished a modification of a parenting plan in Washington State. My EX now doesn't like how much time I am getting,

Your ex will lose. She cannot get a revision of your current parenting plan without a very significant change in circumstances that harms the...

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Is there something like Oregon's Safety Focused Parenting Plan in WA state?

In WA State, the mandatory family law forms must be used. The Oregon Safety Focused Parenting Plan form will not be acceptable. Locate the WA forms...

Can I move out of state with my daughter?

See my AVVO Legal Guides on interstate child custody and relocation. The answer depends on the detailed facts, and the status of the paternity...

You should be able to get a copy of the court file from the court clerk for the court that entered the NCO. I you are still unable to tell if the...

I moved to OK 9/16/12 to escape domestic violence w/ my childs father, who lives in WA. Any free custody lawyers that can help?

See my AVVO Legal Guides on interstate child custody, and domestic violence. Other articles are available on my website. Although the normal rule...

Changing my minor sons last name in seattle wa

You can file a petition for the name change, but it's unlikely to be granted for two reasons: (1) you just finished a court case where you could...

What happens when the custody petitioner cannot serve the respondant?

(1) Service: Mom can serve dad in one of several ways. First, personal service must be attempted at the last know address. If the process server...