How do I get meditation to extend time to respond? Is there probono in wa? How do i get what i want seen, if all attemps failed

The mediation itself is a voluntary process. I am assuming you are in Pierce County, as your post says Tacoma. I cannot tell if you are doing...

Can i have a restraining order placed on them? Or a no contact order?

Generally, to get a Domestic Violence Protective Order (DVPO) issued under RCW Chapter 26.50 you have to demonstrate that you were assaulted or...

Is their anything I can do to make sure she has to bring her home without going through the courts??

I agree with Mr. Nguyen.. as a practical matter if you are not confident that the mother-in law/grandparent will return the child I'd not send them.

Is there a rule?

I'd take a look at RC 26.09.220, which appears at subsection (3) to say that any investigator or Guardian Ad Litem appointed by the court has a...

Is an adequate cause hearing always necessary? My SIL is facing felony drug charges since I took custody of her child.

I would need to see your orders and check what has transpired (look at the court file) before I could answer your questions; as I need to know what...

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Will I still be able to get weekends with my daughter or will the suicide attempt stop that and her get full custody?

I agree with prior counsel. To be honest, your suicide attempt will make the court concerned. Testimony from your medical provider about just...

Is the judge likely to reduce his child support? How does the judge make their decision? How do I make him co-parent again?

First question: You can legally seek to have the court hold a parent in contempt for not meeting their duties under a plan [per RCW 26.09.160],...

How do I serve him with a notice of relocation while having no way to contact him?

If you represent yourself, you need to make sure you read the relocation statute [RCW Chapter 26.09, which starts at 26.09.405], as it deals...

If it is proven that the child is not the man's child, can he sue his ex wife for the amount that he paid in child support?

As prior counsel stated, when making support orders the court follow presumptions that you are the father and also must affirmatively find you the...

Adoption

As prior counsel stated, you need to talk to a lawyer who does adoptions; and who can then hear your facts. Factors that will effect the time...