In WA State is it possible to give up parental right to a 12 year old child?

Parental rights can be relinquished by court order, normally in an adoption or dependency case (child abuse or neglect). In your situation, there...

What can I do to find out my dougthers, Iwas deported 6 mos ago and lost contact w/them

A good attorney can help you find your children. The State (collecting child support) has the contact info for the mother, but won't give it to you...

My ex-wife is in jail for meth. she has sole custody, and now Iam trying to get my 15 year old, what options do I have?

There's an easy way, and a hard way. The easiest way to effectively seek custody is to hire a good attorney. It's difficult to do a custody case...

Modify parenting plan in less than a year

Your chances of modifying your parenting plan depends on hw good two things are: your facts and your attorney. What strikes me from the facts you...

Can I be arrested for taking my kids out of state to visit grandmother if we are separated and have not filed any papers

You would be in danger of arrest if you violated a custody order, or violated a state law prohibiting custodial interference. I handle many...

How do I serve a DV Protection Order when I can't find the person?

The Pierce County Court has a very effective domestic violence advocate office which should help you serve your ex boyfriend. You cannot legally...

It sounds like your ex is in violation of the mediation provision of your parenting plan. If so, she is in contempt of court and can be fined or...

I want custody of my 3 year old son but i cannot afford a lawyer how do I do it.

I used to supervise state attorneys who collect child support. By using the state or county attorneys, you should be able to get a parenting plan...

How would my brother obtain custody of his children

I often handle such cases with parents in different states. With your brother in Oklahoma, and his 13 year old son in Washington, he should...

Emergency change of child custody

I have handled many interstate custody cases. If your husband's children are endangered with possible sexual abuse from other kids in the mother's...