I have a restraining prder against me, I had to leave my residence within minutes, i decided to leave my son there.

Unless DSHS has placed your son with your brother pursuant to a juvenile court dependency order, your brother will have to file a third party or...

What rights do I have to community property from a prior marriage?

As I understand your question, you are not presently divorcing your wife. You wife owned a home during her prior marriage and in that decree...

What can i do to find my ex-girlfriend and recently born child?

I’m not aware of any way to lien or freeze a person’s assets without an underlying action in which they may owe you money. I’m not aware of a...

How Do I change my daughter’s last name

In indicated by Mr. Alexander, you may request a name change by filing a motion or petition for a name change. It doesn’t matter if your child’s...

Do I have to meet and confer if a mediation don't go good or can I just let the judge handle it

You do not offer much detail so your question is not really clear. However, you should definitely appear at any scheduled mediation and actively...

If your protection is order is only temporary right now, you can simply not show up at the permanent hearing. If your order is already a permanent...

If I don't settle at mediation what happens how long before trial?

I agree with other counsel who indicated that it depends on the specific court. Since “mediations” as we know them in civil matters don’t actually...

Does WA divorce law mandate how IRA's, cash, home and other assets are split in a divorce?

A judge has very broad discretion in terms of the division of property and debt. I will not necessarily require the sale of a home if one or the...

Sister wants divorce but is scared to go through with it

Some battered women say they want a divorce but they don't really want one because they don't think they deserve any better. Or because they are...

What will happen if the State can't obtain DNA from the child?

DNA tests can be administered from anywhere. If DCS is handling the case, you are not responsible for the cost of DNA testing if you are not found...