RCW 4.56.110 provides for 1% interest on judgments for Child Support and related expenses. You must first obtain a judgment for what is owed. If...

What if my teenager refuses to go to his dad's during his scheduled time?

I agree with Peter, but I would add one other suggestion and that is to discuss this situation with your son's father. You could try to arrange...

How can I change my child's last name?

Check with the courts in your county to see in which court you would request a name change. In Washington it would be District Court. You would...

I have custody now, how do I stop my payments of child support?

If no one lives in original state, then you should register the order of child support in this state by obtaining a certified copy of the original...

Holiday superseding regular schedule

Is agree with all of my colleagues and wanted to add a bit of clarification. I have seen parenting plans drafted in many ways, the most common are...

How do I establish paternity?

You and the child's biological father (assuming there is no question about who the bio dad is) should sign an acknowledgement of paternity (in fact...

DSHS violated court order in collecting back child support, what recourse?

First step is to contact your support enforcement officer. If you don't get anywhere with that person, ask to speak to their supervisor. If you...

Can I take my child out of school for vacation without the other parent's permission?

The parenting plan controls. Also, you are entitled to make "day to day" decisions for your son when it is your residential time. If the plan...

Possible divorce after 47 years. Husband is selling our home, What are my rights? I have not signed real estate papers.

I agree with my colleagues. This is one of those situations where you cannot afford NOT to hire an attorney. I encourage you to take advantage...

Legal ramifications of separation and child custody

There are many questions to answer before any attorney can give you a meaningful/helpful answer or suggested options. How long you have been...