My ex is taking our 9 yr old daughter out of the country to israel in two days. Help!

You probably need to file an emergency motion to prevent the trip. However, you may not win unless you can prove there is a substantial chance that...

Parenting plan states for dispute resolution to go to counseling then mediation- if ex is breaking plan do I file for contempt?

The court will require proof of mediation unless you can clearly show that your ex refused to participate. Most courts will allow you to file and...

I am the permanent guardianship for three children, yet, cannot receive welfare. Why?

I agree with the prior answer. See my AVVO Answers and Legal Guides on non-parental custody for more information about the legal issues raised by...

Do I need the Petition, Summons, Order and Final Modification Parenting plan paperwork to change Christmas/Christmas Eve?

Different judges, commissioners, and counties use different rules. Technically, to change the parenting plan you'd need to file a petition to...

See my AVVO Answers and Legal Guides on contempt for more information about the legal issues raised by your inquiry. Please keep in mind that...

I have a DVOP in place and just filed for divorce- visitation is suspended. Children have PTSD, how will that effect custody?

I previously answered this question giving the general guidelines for parenting plans under RCW 26.09.187. In addition, the severe restrictions of...

The court won't terminate parenta rights in a divorce, but can restrict contact in a case like yours under RCW 26.09.190. The general rules for...

What is custodial interference?

I agree with the prior answer. See my AVVO Answers and Legal Guides on child custody and paternity cases for more information about the legal...

Without a parenting plan or really any other kind of legal documentation can my ex keep my children from me

(1) talk to the prosecutor; see if they will put a custody provision in the no contact order. (2) talk to the DV facilitators in the courthouse;...

What kind of lawyer do I need to recover personal items from ex? Who is withholding in a storage unit.

Normally you could file a motion to require delivery of your personal property if you filed a petition for divorce or to terminate a domestic...

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