Stepmothers rights

Answers to your Questions: (1) What control can he give her? Basically he can authorize her to be his agent when he is away during his residential...

My parenting plan says I get the kids friday after school, but what if there is no school?

Like many parenting plans, yours has apparently has some defects. If your PP actually says "Friday", there is no clear answer to the problem and...

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My ex wife is taking my kids hunting on my scheduled weekend, with out my agreement on swap dates. Can I hold her in contempt?

If your ex violates the parenting plan you can file a motion for contempt. See my AVVO Legal Guide on Contempt. Make sure the record is clear. You...

Should I fight my ticket for following too close?

Yes.

What kind of attorney do I need for a divorce that includes a business owned 50/50 where there is no cooperation?

A good one. Your attorney should be a family law attorney with experience in complicated cases involving the valuation and division of business...

There is caselaw that says spousal maintenance (also called "alimony") will be granted only for a long term marriage. Long term would normally be...

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If you are being harassed, you can get an anti-harassment order. In the long term, you will need to file a petition for a major modification of the...

Can the non custodial parent prohibit the child from using her cell to speak with the custodial parent when she's @ his house?

Basically yes, unless there is a provision in the parenting plan that covers this issue. If there is a provision requiring communication, most...

How did my ex do this?

Your girlfriend probably cannot be prosecuted for parental kidnapping because there is no court order regarding custody. If you signed an Affidavit...

RULES FOR DEFAULT OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE IN WHATCOM COUNTY WASHINGTON?

See my AVVO Legal Guide on Defaults in Divorce. What you describe is not a default. A default is failure to respond to the petition. You are...