How can I appeal an anti harrassment order that the commissioner granted upon me for a year? When I have the Permanent prot Orde

The two matters are basically separate actions. But the "appeal" you would want to make of the commissioner's decision would be the filing and...

If you get a divorce in one state, then both participants move to another state, are the laws of the first or second state used?

I generally agree with Mr. Convisers post, with one major exception. If the original state made a spousal support order, then per UIFSA, only the...

How much would a attorney charge for services To help file contempt of court for back support owed??

An experienced atty would, indeed, be helpful as there can be some catches in bringing a contempt. Estimates for fees can vary among attys. Nobody...

4 years on & court ordered ex to comply with sale of home, he agreed in court but since wont comply, what power has a court got.

The court can make further orders, incluiding appointing a special commissioner tyo sign documents should he refuse. This is best handled with the...

What is involved in a DCS audit of the receiving parent and what are the red flags?

They are extremely rare. It has to be shown that the children's standard of living is extremely low, in spite of the income of the recipient's...

Residency requirements to file a divorce in Washington State?

Of course. However, if there are children in CA, and they have lived in CA for more than the last 6 months, WA could not issue a Parenting Plan w/o...

FAMILY LAW - Adequate cause hearing

Unless new problems come up, you should set another hearing after the GAL: has provided a report. An atty would be very helpful. As for low cost,...

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My ex is hiding our kids from me. i haven't seen them in over a year. how can i find them with little to no cost?

Definitely an investigator can often be the best way. Also, if support is being paid through DCS, they have a procedure available to get that...

My ex wants to move to California...will she then be covering the added transportation cost?

I agree with the above. Nobody can predict what the judge/commr. will do exactly with transportatioin costs. But they can be addressed, as well as...

AFTER 25 YEARS OF MARRIAGE WILL i GET HALF OF HIS 401K?

There is an issue as to whether WA has jurisdiction over him. However, in either WA or CA (I can discuss this as I am licensed in both states),...