It sounds like you properly filed in Lincoln County because that is where the original court orders were entered. There is, however, a statute on...

Modifying child support from different home of record.

An experienced attorney would have to review the CA court file to answer this question. See my AVVO Answers and Legal Guides on child support for...

It sounds like you "no-showed" for a DV hearing, and are worried that you may be arrested for that. I don't believe that could happen, because the...

Is this suspicious, and can it affect the outcome of my child support mod hearing?

Normally the court only considers the two incomes of the parents at a hearing to modify child support. See my AVVO Answers and Legal Guides on...

In Washington state can a child at a certain age decide to live with 1 parent after 10yrs joint custody?

No. A child cannot decide who will have custody; only a judge can do that. It sounds like you are the mom, and the dad has legal custody. You...

If my grandson runs away from foster care and calls me to pick him up is that considered kidnapping

You cannot normally accept custody of a child in foster care without the consent of the legal custodian - in this case, CPS. On the other hand, if...

Do I have to ask for permission to see my kids outside of the designated every other weekend in the parenting plan?

Both parties have to follow the parenting plan. They can agree to vary from the visitation provisions, but if there is no agreement it must be...

If the GAL request that ex who is in contempt not be found in contempt what may I use to discard her residual malarkey?

The key is in the details. You need to consult with an experienced family law attorney. See my AVVO Answers and Legal Guides on GAL's, child...

How do I remove father's last name on birth certificate here in Seattle?

You cannot change the birth certificate itself, because it is a public record. If you want a different name for your daughter, you must file a...

Dispute resolution in a parenting plan

Normally you have to follow the dispute resolution process in your parenting plan before the court will grant you any relief in a motion or new...