You do not provide enough information to know what is going on with you. I would suggest you sit down with an attorney who deals with dependency...

Am I obligated to pay for orthodontics/braces for the kids?

There are 2 questions. 1) do the kids need/get braces, and 2) who pays for them if they do. Your parenting plan should have a provision for...

Is there anyway to make sure Washington has jurisdiction over my divorce and parenting plan?

I agree with prior counsel. Washington could grant a divorce, but you need to address issues regarding your children. Once they lived in Oregon for...

What are rules on a 401k being cashed out when there's a judgement for past due child support?

Besides talking to DCS, talk to an attorney. I don't think anyone will touch is 401k distribution unless anyone garnishes it. It would then come...

Can i file for my children 18 years and over independently or will i need their fathers consent?

I am not sure what you wan to file for. If you want to file for custody, it would be too late. The court loses jurisdiction at age 18 because they...

You can set them at the same time, but they are really 2 separate issues. I would strongly suggest meeting with an attorney to discuss the best...

Getting into second marriage. How to protect my house?

The house is your separate property and remains your separate property after marriage, unless you put his name on title or make community...

Do I need to list my concerns about the other parent on the custody paperwork, with the parenting plan, or with my lawyer?

If you have a lawyer, then by all means tell all to your attorney so he/she can advise you on how best to use it for your children.

Do I have to let my children visit their father?

It is common sense to provide emergency contact information for both parents, but unless it is required in your parenting plan, it is not legally...

Is my wife who I've been legally separate for 2yrs entitled to any assets I have purchased after legal separation?

If there is a Decree of Legal Separation then any assets you accrue after separation are your separate property. If you are just separated and in...