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I was married in ID, we have been separated for three years. My ex lives in ID, I live in WA. In which state do I file?

Bruce's answer | Answered on February 04, 2015

I assume that your separation is not per a Decree of Legal Separation, and that your wife's "100% custody" is informal (not per a court order). I...

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Does the Sate have a say in my child support amount?

Bruce's answer | Answered on February 04, 2015

The state has to be notified of this child support case since TANF was paid. I predict that the state will argue against any deviation; normally...

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Major modification parenting plan pretrial with GAL involved.

Bruce's answer | Answered on February 04, 2015

Q: Am I facing a potential contempt? A: Based on what you say it does not sound like you have violated any court order, and therefore are not in...

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Should a 16 y/o be able to choose where they want to live and what school they go to?

Bruce's answer | Answered on February 04, 2015

Your teenager will not be allowed to choose what parent to live with. If you have a 50/50 parenting plan and you are the named primary custodian...

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How do I go about making a parenting plan?

Bruce's answer | Answered on February 04, 2015

My AVVO Answers and Legal Guides on paternity, parenting plans, and interstate child custody under the UCCJEA may provide more information which is...

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Normal percentage division of Mesotheloma settlement 1 spouse 3 natural children 1 adopted child. All children adults.

Bruce's answer | Answered on February 04, 2015

Re-post this inquiry on the personal injury forum.

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I have psychological testing for learning disabilities. It is a full work up. This is from out of state,

Bruce's answer | Answered on February 04, 2015

Q: Is this admissible for child support hearing without expert testimony? A: Check the local rules for Thurston County. In King and Pierce Counties...

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Visitation rights for my son?

Bruce's answer | Answered on February 03, 2015

I agree with Ms. Porter. Without a court order you may have rights, but they are basically unenforceable until you have a parenting plan. Don't...

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Is this child support situation fair?

Bruce's answer | Answered on February 03, 2015

Informal agreements on child support are unenforceable, so I'm assuming that your "agreement" was actually an agreed Order of Child Support signed...

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Violating Parenting Plan?

Bruce's answer | Answered on February 03, 2015

I have seen mixed results on this issue. Normally, if the parties cannot agree on a joint decision, the court will support the custodial parent. My...

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I was married in ID, we have been separated for three years. My ex lives in ID, I live in WA. In which state do I file?

Does the Sate have a say in my child support amount?

Major modification parenting plan pretrial with GAL involved.

Should a 16 y/o be able to choose where they want to live and what school they go to?

How do I go about making a parenting plan?

Normal percentage division of Mesotheloma settlement 1 spouse 3 natural children 1 adopted child. All children adults.

I have psychological testing for learning disabilities. It is a full work up. This is from out of state,

Visitation rights for my son?

Is this child support situation fair?

Violating Parenting Plan?