Is an international marriage full of problems? Can a pre-nuptial agreement define the jurisdiction in case of disputes?

You would need to talk to both WA and Canadian counsel. I do not know Canadian law. For WA, I believe you can put in a requirement that you...

I am in URGENT NEED of help. I need to find out what I need to do to file for custody of my children. One lives in another state

You need to hire a lawyer. We are prohibited from soliciting for clients on this website. You should therefore go to the Find a Law section of...

Do we file the petition here or in Oregon. Because the father's identity is unknown which petition do we use?

Where does the child now live? Under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (RCW Chapter 26.27 in WA and ORS 109.701 in ORE),...

How to collect possessions with temporary PO in place prohibiting entry to residence?

I would need to read the Temporary DVPO. However, I suspect it provides that contact with his domestic partner though a third party is also a...

How do we split the costs of airfare?

If you are going to represent yourself, you need to read the applicable statutes and rules. If you do not know, buy an hour of lawyer time so they...

Can a parenting plan include what happens when I move back to the US?

You don to say where you will be getting a divorce,. However, if in WA, you can do it either way. My preference is to have both (plan while you...

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Child adoption/defacto parent/

Talk to a lawyer as soon as you can, as this can be a complicated area that you should not attempt to navigate alone. You do not tell us if you...

I want to leave this toxic environment but will I be classified as abandoning my kids if I leave before getting divorced?

No...if you leave your wife (move out and physically separate), you are not deemed to be abandoning your kids (though your wife may claim this). ...

What happens if she moves out of state before genetic testing and refuses to participate?

I assume from your post that you want the child to remain here in WA until paternity and parenting are addressed. If you are filing papers to...

How can i dismiss my case in Washington? i have a agreement for a parenting plan but the father has changed the terms

I agree with prior counsel. A lawyer would need to look at your case and its status to decide is you have the ability to up and dismiss it. As a...