Child abuse laws in WA : IS there a law against a mother sleeps in same bed with 11 year old son in Everett, WA?

There is no law against a mother sleeping in the same bed with her 11 year old son. It does seem odd, and may be poor judgment, but it's not a crime.

Can we get temporary custody of our grandchildren even though CPS is involved and they have refused us?

See my AVVO Legal Guide on Non-Parental Custody. CPS is legally required to give preference to family members. If your case is strong, you should...

Can we get temporary custody of our grandchildren even though CPS is involved and they have refused us?

CPS is legally required to give preference to family members for child placement instead of foster care. You should immediately retain an...

Does Washington state issue warrants for unpaid child support?

You should re-apply for DCS services. The statute of limitations is now running on your claim, but you still have many years of arrears you should...

Protection order hearing,if served only a week before the hearing can i ask for more time to prepair?

Yes. Usually you should get 2 weeks' notice of the hearing. The hearing itself usually will take 10 to 20 minutes, and brief testimony is usually...

If CPS takes a child from its home without a court order, and returns the child when the mother made an agreement is it legal?

Before private practice I represented CPS in hundreds of cases. The mom should immediately consult with an experienced attorney about her options....

How do I get a thirteen year old girl in fostercare an attorney?

What you can do legally for this girl depends on your relationship to her. If you are a parent, you can file a motion for review in juvenile court,...

I have custody of my daughter and her father was given visitation. Visitation was granted in a Clark County court in Las Vegas

See my AVVO Legal Guide on interstate custody cases. Normally if NV entered a custody order NV retains jurisdiction until it waives jurisdiction....

In Clark County, what papers/documents do i need in order to get a parenting plan finalized?

If you both are pro se in an uncontested case, you can go to the Ex Parte Commissioner with your Agreed Final Parenting Plan, signed by both parties.

I formerly did dependency cases for CPS in the Attorney General's offfice before moving to private practice. You can direct inquiries to the office...