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Was div. in SC live in Wa.st. 10yrs paying alimony. If I stop sending $ what happens? On a fixed income now. She's unreasonable

Bruce's answer | Answered on July 28, 2011

If you stop payments on alimony you run the risk of being found in contempt, fines and jail. It is a defense to contempt that you did not have the...

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Agreed Order of Coninuance violated? Jail time?

Bruce's answer | Answered on July 28, 2011

Your best bet is to call the prosecutor and discuss your concerns. The prosecutor may (or may not) fill you in on what is likely to happen.

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I need legal advise for custody revision.

Bruce's answer | Answered on July 28, 2011

See my AVVO Legal Guides on Child Custody and interstate child custody. The answer depends on the amoung of time you and the children have been in...

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I need to know if i am required to keep paying child support and how to get my money back.

Bruce's answer | Answered on July 28, 2011

The legal obligation to pay child support continues until there is a court order terminating the parental relationship. This is usually done in...

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Can an adult sister win custody of her 14 year old sister without physical abuse or chemical abuse involved?

Bruce's answer | Answered on July 28, 2011

See my three AVVO Legal Guides on Grandparent & Non-parental Custody cases. Non-parental custody is possible in many cases, but the outcome depends...

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I sold my car to someone who never transferred the title. They caused and accident and many tickets that are in my name now.

Bruce's answer | Answered on July 28, 2011

You say you don't have funds to retain an attorney, so your best bet is to call the DOL and try to find a kind clerk to help you.

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Where do I locate printable family law documents online?

Bruce's answer | Answered on July 28, 2011

The link you want is: www.courts.wa.gov/forms. This will get you to all the forms. If you are married, you next choose Dissolution of Marriage (for...

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What do I have to do to change my part of my sons last name?

Bruce's answer | Answered on July 28, 2011

If the dad won't agree to the name change, you can file a motion in court in the case which issued the parenting plan. If there is no court ordered...

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What do I do now?

Bruce's answer | Answered on July 28, 2011

You should schedule a free 1/2 hour consultation with a good attorney. Our law firm offers such consultations. You should first discuss which state...

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Is there an age in Washington State when the child can decide if they want to go visit the non custodial parent or not?

Bruce's answer | Answered on July 28, 2011

See my AVVO Legal Guide on M:odification of Parenting Plans. The older a child gets, the more attention the court pays. However, there is no age at...

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Was div. in SC live in Wa.st. 10yrs paying alimony. If I stop sending $ what happens? On a fixed income now. She's unreasonable

Agreed Order of Coninuance violated? Jail time?

I need legal advise for custody revision.

I need to know if i am required to keep paying child support and how to get my money back.

Can an adult sister win custody of her 14 year old sister without physical abuse or chemical abuse involved?

I sold my car to someone who never transferred the title. They caused and accident and many tickets that are in my name now.

Where do I locate printable family law documents online?

What do I have to do to change my part of my sons last name?

What do I do now?

Is there an age in Washington State when the child can decide if they want to go visit the non custodial parent or not?