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How do i have the fathers visitation supervised?

Cristina's answer | Answered on April 28, 2014

If he has been abusive to you I suggest you apply for a protection order for you; you can file a proposed parenting plan with the court and ask for...

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Ballpark spousal support estimate for 8 Year marriage (WA), two young kids

Cristina's answer | Answered on April 23, 2014

Maintenance is based on ability to pay (yours) and her financial need; in any case it is not longer that the term of the marriage. All the other...

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Can your mediator go on week end and party with one of the party during divorce process and still after?

Cristina's answer | Answered on April 17, 2014

I would definitely feel that as a conflict of interest and would not go back to the same mediator. You can agree to mediation but both parties need...

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Divorce Washington state; do I get the property?

Cristina's answer | Answered on April 17, 2014

As the other attorneys I reinforce the court's division of assets in a fair and equitable manner. That being said, courts sometime take into...

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What's the difference between Abuse of Process and Malicious Prosecution in a civil context?

Cristina's answer | Answered on December 28, 2011

You have to check the specfic statute in AZ for such causes of action; I agree with the answer given, but for example, in WA state, RCW 4.24.350...

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I am unsure what type of lawyer I would need to file a motion to remove the trustee who is managing my family's trust

Cristina's answer | Answered on December 28, 2011

I would recommend hiring an Estate Planning attorney with litigation experience in the county where the trust issue will be litigated; not only an...

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I've been served for contempt of orders - do I file a response or bring anything to court?

Cristina's answer | Answered on December 28, 2011

Being ready with a payment of the overcharges by mistake are definitely going to improve your chances to have the issue resolved and avoid the...

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When should I file the working paper for the commissioner of King County in Kent when I filed a contempt of order

Cristina's answer | Answered on August 29, 2011

According to LFLR (local rule) you have until 3 days before the court hearign by noon to file the papers with the Family Law Motions Coordinator....

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Question for WA state: Have you known of case law where the judge granted the plaintiff attorney fees for filing quiet title?

Cristina's answer | Answered on August 29, 2011

There is a statute which gives attorney fee if you prove wrongful filing of a lien; I had those awarded in Pierce County about 2 yrs ago in a...

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Do I have a defamation of character case against my former employer?

Cristina's answer | Answered on July 15, 2011

You might have a cause of action for wrongful termination if the false accusations are the reason for your firing, and possible defamation,...

Cristina B Mehling's Answers (10)

How do i have the fathers visitation supervised?

Ballpark spousal support estimate for 8 Year marriage (WA), two young kids

Can your mediator go on week end and party with one of the party during divorce process and still after?

Divorce Washington state; do I get the property?

What's the difference between Abuse of Process and Malicious Prosecution in a civil context?

I am unsure what type of lawyer I would need to file a motion to remove the trustee who is managing my family's trust

I've been served for contempt of orders - do I file a response or bring anything to court?

When should I file the working paper for the commissioner of King County in Kent when I filed a contempt of order

Question for WA state: Have you known of case law where the judge granted the plaintiff attorney fees for filing quiet title?

Do I have a defamation of character case against my former employer?