15yr old wants to live with her mother, she is being neglected by her dad&his wife, what can she do?

There are three things that can be done, none of which she can initiate: 1) The mother can ask that the custody arrangement be modified so that...

What are my legal rights to get my 17 yr old daughter home after she left home to live with her boyfriend?

She's still a minor and, unless she is emancipated, you are still her legal guardian charged with her supervision and support. The police will...

What can I do to get my daughter back?

There is little advice to give you except to do the best you can to refute his reasons that a no-contact order should be in effect. Do the best...

Rights as to the name of a child

If you acknowledge or are are proven to be the biological father, you may request that the child be given your surname and the court will rule...

Can I respond to restraining order?

A restraining order can be responded to by a motion to quash which would attempt to reverse it. Also, notice on the ex-parte restraining order...

What if you move to another state that allows common law marriages and you have been together for over 7 years is that common la

Washington state recognizes common law marriages validly contracted in another US jurisdiction and treats them as solemnized marriages. However,...

Custody of Newborn

There are legal guidelines, rules, statutes, or case law that use the ability to breastfeed as a factor in determining custody. To compromise on...

Divorce that the other is unaware of

For her to obtain the divorce, you have to be personally served with the paperwork and proof of service must be filed with the court. If, after...

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Should I get my own divorce attorney? Divorce that WAS Uncontested, I Now would like to contest.

Generally, you can withdraw your joinder and file a response to the petition making the case contested. The property agreement, however, was...

Was served summons and order to show cause etc. how do i respond back?

The mother is the petitioner, and you are the respondent throughout the case. You will also request genetic testing to determine whether the...