Can my ex get a restraining order to keep me away from children just cause he does not want me to marry again?

Can your ex get an RO just because he doesn't want you to marry? Absolutely not. Can he get an RO if you live with the kids and he is gone? Depends...

Here is what the statute [RCW 26.50.060(4)] says: "In providing relief under this chapter, the court may realign the designation of the parties as...

Can i get custody of my kids back now that father has left them with me and will be gone for 3-4 months?

Advice on custody issues depends on many factual details. You should consult with a competent family attorney at once.

My husband is from Canada and he has emptied all his acct? Now the judge ordered me to pay his legal fees.

If this decision was made after a trial, you can either file a motion for reconsideration with the trial court, or file an appeal with the Court of...

Do I need to refile for Divroce in Co to make it Final?

My firm consults on international custody cases. You were married and divorced in Turkey. Under most conditions, you would not have to re-file for...

What is admissable in court, and would help my case?

The father is seeking "joint custody" to reduce his child support, but has never seen his child. It's unlikely he'll get anywhere on this issue....

How do I get sole physical custody?

I formerly represented CPS as an Assistant Attorney General, and have handled cases like this in private practice. If you were married to the...

How long do you have to report domestic violence?

If this is criminal domestic violence, you should discuss the case with your county sheriff or police. If it is a civil case, there is no statute...

Can my friend be charged with child abandonment for leaving her 2 kids with her husband moving from CA to WA?

I do interstate custody cases. If the GPs are in CA, and the husband & children are in WA, the GPs may be able to file a non-parental custody case...

My exwife took my infant child out of the country without my permission what can I do about it?

My firm does international child custody cases. This may be a "Hague Petition" case, since the US and most European countries have signed the Hague...