I was arrested for DV but charges dropped. How long does accuser have to press charges? King County, Seattle, WA.

In theory, the accuser could press charges after he already dropped charges. In reality, it's unlikely the prosecutor would agree to file charges...

In Washington State: Post Secondary Support: Is there a form that allows the parents to have access to the grades?

See my AVVO Legal Guide on College Support. There is no state form for getting access to grades, but the statute says you have a right to access to...

Abandonment is normally considered by the court to be no contact or visitation for a year. The contact you describe (3 or 4 weekends a year, and...

What can I do if I have been denied visitation for my son who is now 17 for 2 years now in Ohio

See my AVVO Legal Guide on interstate child custody and visitation. If the Mom has violated an existing court order, she is in contempt. You can...

I have a one year old who lives w me and her dad is consistantly verbally abusive w me

You say you are afraid to go to court to resolve the custody and visitation issues due to your prior DUIs. You should immediately schedule a free...

Can these charges be dropped HARASSMENT(PRIOR CONVICTION)DV

You have an appointment with the prosecutor to reveal that your mother is lying about the case. That may take care of the problem. In any event,...

In Washington State can a registered sex offender, convicted in military court, and their spouse adopt?

This question should be re-posted to the Adoption folder. The court will expect that all relevant facts be disclosed by you. DISCLAIMER: This...

I am trying to obtain visitiation rights to see my son. His mother dissapear when my son was three Y/O

What you need to do depends on facts your question does not provide. You should schedule a free 1/2 hour consultation with a good family law...

I filed for divorce in December. My ex and I both signed papers including parenting plan. Now less than two days before the

See my AVVO Legal Guides on Divorce Defaults (Parts 1 and 2). Whether nor not you can finalize your divorce after he filed a different proposed...

I need to get parental rights to my son that I have in USA .. I was deported to Mexico did not commit a crime was being illegal

For sure you can get visitation rights; custody would depend on the facts of the case. To get visitation rights and a schedule of visitations, you...