My wife borrow equity loan from our house. Do I have responsible for that money if I file a divorce?

Whether you have responsibility to pay the bank depends on what loan documents were signed. If you and your wife signed the loan documents, you...

Temporary custody paperwork filed to the courts with the incorrect information, is it valid? Do i have rights for custody?

Crossing out and initially an order after the order has been filed with the clerk has not effect. The original order filed with the clerk is the...

Did my wife file for divorce in the wrong county here in Washington State?

You may request the judge in the wrong county change venue to the correct county. Before you do this, you may consider why it is necessary. If your...

I need to amend a Modification of Child Support? My ex filed his response in which he misstates facts, how do I address this?

There is not a response to his response. The petition and the response to the petition are the two documents that begin the case and set forth some...

Do I legally have to put the NCP as a pick up on paperwork for school/daycare?

It is my opinion that you normally should put the NCP on the day care paperwork as the other parent and as an emergency contact. If there are...

Is there a recommended visitation schedule for parenting plans in Washington State?

Parents are free to negotiate a parenting plan that works best for all concerned. This is the idea behind requiring both parents to submit a...

Are court transcripts considered legal documents?

By legal documents I believe you mean are the transcripts like a court order. The answer is "no". Transcripts do record what was said in court,...

What happens to my kids if something happens to me?

Unless the State of Washington files a dependency case or non-parents file petition for custody, the children will go to the other parent. If the...

The law says parents have a duty to support their minor children. Whenever a parent is able to work, meaning physically and mentally they are...

Does child support stop at 21 years old-including any back support owed?child support order originally from AZ&part WA

Child support stops according to what is written in the child support order. The language most people write in the order is it stops after turning...