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How do I keep my angry stepson away from my home?

Bruce's answer | Answered on September 12, 2011

You should be able to get a protection order against the stepson keeping him 500 feet away from you or your residence. A restraining order is...

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How do we finalize our divorce after the confirmation of issues?

Bruce's answer | Answered on September 12, 2011

If all the court rules have been followed, you should be able to present your final orders for entry by the Ex Parte Commissioner.

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Child Abandonment?

Bruce's answer | Answered on September 12, 2011

Abandonment normally means lack of contact for a substantial period of time (usually over one year). Payment of child support indicates that there...

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Go to jail for not being able to afford what the jude wanted?

Bruce's answer | Answered on September 12, 2011

The court can put someone in jail for contempt. If that was proposed, the court would have to provide you with a court appointed attorney if you...

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My parents have legal guardian of my older son and I am trying to get it dissmissed

Bruce's answer | Answered on September 12, 2011

Your detailed question includes issues of court procedure; jurisdiction; show cause; guardianship; GAL; unfitness; discrimination; & alienation. It...

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A friend has violating a no contact order 3 rd offense what the time he could get

Bruce's answer | Answered on September 12, 2011

This question should be re-posted on the criminal law forum. Your friend should consult with their criminal defense attorney.

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How do you reopen final order to amend it?

Bruce's answer | Answered on September 12, 2011

See my AVVO Legal Guide on Modifications. You have to compose a Petition for Modification if it relates to the parenting plan. In some cases you...

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What should be my first step in the name change of my minor children?

Bruce's answer | Answered on September 09, 2011

You could file petitions for name change on behalf of the children, and see if a sympathetic commissioner in the Ex Parte Department of the...

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Loving Dad needs a probono attorney to represent him in an Appeal. The judge error ed and ignored RCW's re: modification.

Bruce's answer | Answered on September 09, 2011

You will have difficulty in finding a pro bono attorney for an appeal. Contact the state and county bar associations.

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If both parents are in the military, not married and share a child and live in 2 different states, who gets the child?

Bruce's answer | Answered on September 09, 2011

If the father is a "Presumed" father per the statue, he can file a Petition for a Residential Schedule. Otherwise, he must file a Petition to...

Bruce Clement's Answers (6368)

How do I keep my angry stepson away from my home?

How do we finalize our divorce after the confirmation of issues?

Child Abandonment?

Go to jail for not being able to afford what the jude wanted?

My parents have legal guardian of my older son and I am trying to get it dissmissed

A friend has violating a no contact order 3 rd offense what the time he could get

How do you reopen final order to amend it?

What should be my first step in the name change of my minor children?

Loving Dad needs a probono attorney to represent him in an Appeal. The judge error ed and ignored RCW's re: modification.

If both parents are in the military, not married and share a child and live in 2 different states, who gets the child?