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Other parent repeatedly calls to talk to our child after he is in bed for the night, what should I do?

Bruce's answer | Answered on October 01, 2015

You seem to have handled this situation fairly well. It's good that you documented the problem with emails. You may be able to resolve this issue...

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What documents do I need to file in pierce county to obtain a court order for a genetic/paternity test?

Bruce's answer | Answered on October 01, 2015

It sounds like the divorce has been filed in WA, and that WA has jurisdiction over the child. If so, you need to amend your Petition or Response to...

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Move out of country or across country with child

Bruce's answer | Answered on October 01, 2015

You say your ex has to fly to exercise visitation. If possible, consider moving closer to your ex. That would increase your chances substantially....

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In WA State for a Judge to label you vexatious what is the proper legal way to do this? Is there supposed to

Bruce's answer | Answered on October 01, 2015

"Vexatious" is not a legal term of art; it's just an adjective indicating that something or someone is annoying. If the judge used this word to...

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How long does it take for a clerk to be able to see a judges decision?

Bruce's answer | Answered on October 01, 2015

There is no specified time limit for a judge to render a decision. If it was your third party custody case, then you were a party to the motion to...

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Can a person claim paternity and visits after a child is adopted by the stepfather? the father is not on the birth certificate.

Bruce's answer | Answered on October 01, 2015

If your fiance successfully adopts your children, the bio dad's rights will be terminated. He will then have no duties (like child support) or...

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If my stepson was kicked out of his home by his father can my wife become the primary custodial parent?

Bruce's answer | Answered on October 01, 2015

I assume from what you said that the bio dad has a court order giving him custody. If so, he retains legal custody until a court order changes...

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I am the Father of my 3 year old son out of wedlock. My name is on the Birth Certificate as the father. Do I have parental right

Bruce's answer | Answered on October 01, 2015

If you and the mom executed a paternity affidavit (not the birth certificate) at the time of birth, you are a "presumed parent" and have legal...

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We are taking voluntary custody of a niece that is being born in October (at birth) then traveling to Washington state.

Bruce's answer | Answered on October 01, 2015

You need to re-post this question on the adoption forum.

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I got divorced and we are selling our home.

Bruce's answer | Answered on September 25, 2015

You should re-post this question on the tax forum.

Bruce Clement's Answers (6368)

Other parent repeatedly calls to talk to our child after he is in bed for the night, what should I do?

What documents do I need to file in pierce county to obtain a court order for a genetic/paternity test?

Move out of country or across country with child

In WA State for a Judge to label you vexatious what is the proper legal way to do this? Is there supposed to

How long does it take for a clerk to be able to see a judges decision?

Can a person claim paternity and visits after a child is adopted by the stepfather? the father is not on the birth certificate.

If my stepson was kicked out of his home by his father can my wife become the primary custodial parent?

I am the Father of my 3 year old son out of wedlock. My name is on the Birth Certificate as the father. Do I have parental right

We are taking voluntary custody of a niece that is being born in October (at birth) then traveling to Washington state.

I got divorced and we are selling our home.