How can you reject a respondent's attorney's request for a telephonic appearance for an Anti-Harassment Protection Hearing?

If the Respondent is an out-of-state resident, the court would ordinarily permit the Respondent to appear telephonically. They would not require...

Do I have legal rights to my unborn child if I'm not the biological mother ?

Your question is under Adoption, but it is actually a Parentage question. Your answer will be found in Washington's Parentage Act. It’s...

Washington laws are very strict about what must be submitted under seal in court because most court records (except certain types of records like...

What can i do to my ex and her new preggy gf.. My ex is not giving anything for my children and her gf keep talking of nonsense

I agree with Atty Haroldson that you should focus on those issues that you can control. If child support hasn't been established, then make sure...

Hire the mediator four years post divorce?

I would say that the lawyer mediator who met with you and your spouse 4 years ago would have a conflict of interest. That person was able to make...

My roommate wants me to be the second parent of her baby.

You do not say what your relationship is to your roommate. As you say she wants you to be a second "mother", you are not asking to be put on the...

Help!? how can i get my child back?

A written mediation agreement is an enforceable contract. However, child custody is the only area where a judge is not obligated to adopt and...

We are being told that while property was 100% granted the estranged meth head /addict ex-wife must appear to sign a quit claim?

If you take vigorous, good faith efforts to locate fiancé's ex-wife, and you make good faith efforts to secure Ex's cooperation, but your are...

Would a notarized agreement hold up in court as a custody agreement?

No. Only a court order can be enforced as a court order. If this is in the context of a divorce action, check with your courthouse. Most court...

For a long term marriage, how a wife could get more than half community property from divorce?

I agree with Attorneys Gibbs and Kelly. Washington is a no-fault state so your husband's affair will not be considered by the court. The court...