Is it better to go through legal separation first, or is it cleaner to begin with a divorce?

They are not the same. One dissolves the marriage the other does not, but they do most other issues the same (parenting plan, division of assets...

Can we file to termation parental rights and concent to adopt if the other party won't because they want to keep child support?

This is really a New York question. You need to ask an attorney in New York what his rights are.

If a person is legally married in Canada(1971), is another marriage to a different person (1985) in Washington State legal?

If they were validly married in Canada, they were married. The second marriage in Washington is simply a duplicate. When they were divorced in...

Can my ex take my daughter out of state without my permission

You need to get a copy of your parenting plan. Go to your courthouse (where the trial took place) and you can get a copy. That determines your (and...

Can a joinder parenting plan be changed before turned in to the court without the other party being aware?

If you both signed the parenting plan and/or a joinder, it can be entered. A person can revoke their joinder however before trial. So yes, she can...

The 90 day waiting period only applies to a dissolution of marriage. See RCW 26.09.030. I have heard of some courts applying it to a legal...

What is my recourse? Can I fire her and request a new case manager. What sort of oversight supervises and monitors her work.

I would suggest sitting down with an attorney to discuss your case. Is this an "agreement" or an "order". Ultimately, you may need to file a motion...

If there is a temporary restraining order against the custodial parent, can he still give me permission to care for his child?

I cannot advise without specifically seeing the order and other legal papers. He should sit down with an attorney to get advise. Normally, yes he...

Custody trial bungled by lawyer, judge's decision direct result of poor line of questioning. What can I do? Is it too late now?

I would suggest talking to your current attorney about this first, since they know the most about the trial and the judges decision. If you are...

Two divorcing spouses,dual restraining orders,and both names on title of home purchase. Who can reside there? Both?

You need to have this reviewed by an attorney so we can read what they say. If the order says you can then you can. If the order says s/he can,...