I have been the only mother my stepchild has known since she was 18 mos old. She is now 5.5 years old. Can I adopt her?

Unless you have the mother's parental right terminated, which can be a difficult process as the State of WA guard's a parent's rights, you cannot...

Who owes child support ?

There are specific provisions in the Child Support Worksheets/statute for this situation, which is called an ARVEY calculation. My advice is to...

I agree with Mr. Barth. The end of RCW Chapter 26.09 contains the relocation statute. There are provisions in the statute for persons who are the...

Can I adopt an adult without my spouses permission.

Not to be too insensitive, but my first reaction is "why"? Also, do you already have biological children? If you adopt this person, and they are...

You are asking the wrong question. The practical answer is that you need to find out exactly what Boeing needs to deal with you. Unless you have...

Go buy an hour of lawyer time to help you work out wording. I assume you are referring to whether you are voluntarily unemployed or not. This...

Modification of Plans is controlled by RCW 26.09.260. Modification of support is controlled by RCW 26.09.170. Modification actions require a...

Amending a Parenting plan

More input is needed. When and by whom was the Plan entered (this relates to your ability to seek revision, reconsideration or appeal)? Is it...

What forms are needed when modifying a permanent parenting plan?

Go to court forms website. You will need to file a summons and petition for modification, as well as a proposed new Plan. If you are only dealing...

How do I get my fathers name of my birth certificate? Is there a way I can see his family but not him?

You are a minor and may need your mother to help you get a lawyer; but you should talk with a lawyer (and if he is not paying support, maybe she...