First, there is no such thing as a “temporary” guardian under Washington law. You are either her guardian, or you are not. Second, run, don’t...

Is there any way for me as a child to obtain parental guardianship over my mother who is married?

You can start with a free call to Dshs adult protective services at 1-866-END-HARM. If that doesn’t work, you can petition for guardianship. In...

How is the parenting plan enforceable?

It sounds as though you need to invest in a good attorney to help you understand where you’ve made mistakes and help with with a long term strategy...

Attorney Nguyen is correct. A marriage can only be ended by a court with jurisdiction over the marriage. So you will remain married until one of...

How can i get a pro bono lawer to get costody of my son who was taken from his mother at birth?

Contact CPS. If there is a dependency proceeding and you are low-income, you should qualify to have an attorney appointed for you at no cost in...

I need to get my letters of Testamency as well as my Administration documents updated but they're out of Alaska but I in WA

You need to ask this question in Avvo for Alaska, if the estate is being administered in Alaska. If all you need is updated copies of your...

How can I obtain custody or guardianship of my 15 y/o sister?

If your mom is neglecting or abusing your sister, you should contact CPS to report it. 1-866-END-HARM Your other option is to file for...

Ex is primary child custodian, petitioned to move out of WA state. Do I have any realistic case?

Relocation cases are difficult. It's presumed that the relocation of the child will be allowed so the non-custodial parent is at a disadvantage. ...

How is a retirement fund divided if it was received after the marriage

In a divorce, all community and separate property of both spouses is before the court for distribution in a just and equitable manner. That...

How can I verify my fiancé is divorced if I don’t know which state it was in?

Ask him to give you a copy of the divorce order or tell you the specific county and state in which it was completed so you can get it yourself. He...