What forms need to be submitted to enforce payment of a cash settlement in a divorce, Grays Harbor County Washington

Normally you would file a motion to enforce the decree in the county where the decree was entered. Under some circumstances, you would have to file...

How do I gain physical custody of my son when his mother keeps moving from state to state?

Jurisdiction is determined by the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). See my Legal Guide in AVVO. A large percentage...

Can I, custodial parent living in WA, gain sole custody from non-custodial parent living in CA if he hasn't seen kids in 2 yrs?

I handle many interstate custody cases. It sounds like you have a very strong case to modify the California decree. Washington state will probably...

We are trying to get custody of my husbands daughter from a meth addicted mother.

If you have strong facts to back you up, you should be able to get an emergency ex parte order granting temporary custody to your husband. The...

The state has given $10,000 in arrears support to my exwife. She is not the mother. Is it mine?

I formerly advised the state Division of Child Support as an Assistant Attorney General. First you should contact DCS and (1) get a complete copy...

I have custody for my son. I have child support order from over 10 years ago. she has not been around. What should I do to get

If you want to collect back child support, it's probably best to contact the State Division of Child Support. They normally collect child support...

What are good reasons that judge might consider to lift a no contact order

An existing no contact order can be lifted by agreement of the parties, or upon a clear showing of no need for the order. The commissioners and...

Can I go to the court house right now and pay for some type of from to get temp custody of my child from her father

You will need to file a petition to establish a residential schedule. This assumes that the father signed an Acknowledgement of Paternity and that...

Divorce and moving ,which state's law will be applied ?

I have handled many interstate child custody cases. The key statute is the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), which...

The court in custody cases is often faced with two totally different stories. The GAL has no ax to grind, and is seen by the court as an effective...