DV with 24 Month SOC

An SOC (Stipulated Order of Continuance) continues the criminal case on condition that the defendant do certain things, like domestic violence...

What if the police do nothing about a reported DV

This certainly sounds like domestic violence. If the police did nothing, you can still file a civil DV petition. Go to your county courthouse and...

What you describe is certainly emotional abuse, but is not illegal. Contact Child Protective Services (a DSHS agency) and see if a CPS worker will...

I have legal custody of my children & my wife has limited visitation.

The restrictions against your wife drinking while caring for the children probably justify withholding visits when she drinks. However, good advice...

Can i get temporary custody of my niece while her parents go through the custody battle?

You cannot file a non-parental custody petition unless both biological parents are unable or unwilling to provide care for your niece. Is it...

Can I be reimbursed for daycare expenses?

Judges usually require proof of payment of day care payments made by the noncustodial parent. In addition, the statute provides that overpayments...

Hi, as a designer who designs jewleries and clothing how can I protect my designs?I recently started doing it for family/friends

You should re-post this question on "Intellectual Property". Family law deals with divorces and child custody questions. DISCLAIMER: This answer...

Does one day count as contempt just as much as 10 or 20 days? It is contempt right?

To prove contempt you have to prove a clear violation of the parenting plan. The plan apparently says your visit should be 5 days between 12/25 and...

Ex parte

You ask if you can file ex parte, but you don't say what it is you want to file. Whether or not you can do so depends on what you file, and the...

I have been separated from my husband since 1982. I have since bought a home which I want to leave to my daughter.

You should have an experienced estate planning attorney review your documents and interview you before answering this question. From what you have...