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Are direct phone calls admissable in a declaration?

Bruce's answer | Answered on November 22, 2011

If your daughter is a minor that you want information from for modifying the parenting plan, , forget it. The courts don't want you to get your...

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What kind of lawyer do i get ?

Bruce's answer | Answered on November 22, 2011

Normally, I find that if the state can't get support for you, an attorney will charge you thousands of dollars to get the same result. In the...

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I need a family law attorney in the Seattle area ASAP.

Bruce's answer | Answered on November 22, 2011

See my AVVO Legal Guides on Child Custody and Modification of a Parenting Plan. You are correct to be seeking an attorney to represent you. If you...

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Would boundary violation and sexual misconduct by a psychiatrist with a patient be malpractice and a breach of fiduciary duty?

Bruce's answer | Answered on November 22, 2011

(1) Beware of advice from out of state attorneys. (2) I used to do litigation for the WA Medical Disciplinary Board. (3) The basic rule is no...

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Can I claim contempt for this or am I best to get dates further clarified?

Bruce's answer | Answered on November 22, 2011

See my AVVO Legal Guide on contempt. It sounds like you have sufficient evidence to proceed. However, there are many details that should be...

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Can he see his child if a sex offender

Bruce's answer | Answered on November 22, 2011

The court will consider all the evidence and make its decision based on the risk it perceives. If your friend wants to increase his chances of...

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Is there a statue of limitations on 4th degree assault?

Bruce's answer | Answered on November 22, 2011

Note: even if the statute of limitations has run on the first assault, the police would consider your husband's conduct when deciding whether or...

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Taking ex to court pro se (contempt) family court. Prior to divorce is predivorce conduct admissable?

Bruce's answer | Answered on November 22, 2011

Generally speaking, pre-divorce conduct is irrelevant. If the court considered issues during the pre-divorce phase of the case that were resolved...

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If the custodial parent used evidence prior to the divorce in 2006 such as using evidence that

Bruce's answer | Answered on November 22, 2011

The two concepts for you to Google are "res judicata" and "collateral estoppel". Res judicata roughly speaking means "it was decided." If the court...

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The father of 3 is not paying child support on time and has never paid the 75% on medical,school,etc. I have no $, is there help

Bruce's answer | Answered on November 21, 2011

If the child resides with you, the court should order support per the existing order. If the child resides with the dad contrary to an existing...

Bruce Clement's Answers (6368)

Are direct phone calls admissable in a declaration?

What kind of lawyer do i get ?

I need a family law attorney in the Seattle area ASAP.

Would boundary violation and sexual misconduct by a psychiatrist with a patient be malpractice and a breach of fiduciary duty?

Can I claim contempt for this or am I best to get dates further clarified?

Can he see his child if a sex offender

Is there a statue of limitations on 4th degree assault?

Taking ex to court pro se (contempt) family court. Prior to divorce is predivorce conduct admissable?

If the custodial parent used evidence prior to the divorce in 2006 such as using evidence that

The father of 3 is not paying child support on time and has never paid the 75% on medical,school,etc. I have no $, is there help