In responding to petition to modify PP, should I also file at same time for modification of the support order?

Yes, you can and should file for modification of child support at the same time as you respond to the parenting plan. This will save everyone time...

My husband has stock he inherited from his mother in his name and we are getting divorice and we filed joint income tax to pay t

If the stock was his inheritance, then it is his separate property. If he still has the stock, it remains his separate property. If he sold it to...

Legal recourse to force name off deed/mortgage/loan post-divorce where house awarded to other party?

The Decree is what the Decree is. The court cannot modify property/debt division. If he got the house and the debt, they are his. If the court did...

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Can attorney fees be awarded in a child custody relocation case?

Yes, the court can award attorney fees for several reasons. The primary reason would be your need versus his ability to pay. The court would look...

My daughter's mom is refusing to bring her to our court ordered supervised visitations. 4 missed visits as of today, help!!!

You need to act quickly to protect your rights and prevent her from stopping contact between you and your daughter. If she is violating an existing...

I have a friend that moved into a house with her soon to be husband. Within the year they got married and refinanced the house.

Washington is a community property state, which means property is either community or separate. It appears the house was his separate property (he...

Do you have to have an attorney for legal seperation/divorce?

If you receive an inheritance, it is your separate property, not community property. As long as you keep it separate, it is not subject to...

How can i make my son's mom let me talk to him on the phone? Parenting plan says she has to allow unrestricted calls.

If the Parenting Plan requires you to have phone contact, you can bring a Motion for Contempt against her. You must show that she has knowledge of...

What factors go into determining alimony payments?

The Washington statute, RCW 26.09.090 spells out the factors the court is to consider. It is based principally on need versus ability to pay. ...

Should I file first?

There is no legal advantage in filing first. The law is the same whether you file or your spouse files first. There may be some practical...