As I understand your facts, your Dad came from Jamaica as a married man. His first wife is your Mom. He divorced your Mom in Washington so that...

You want to do everything possible to keep your case on track. Contact the mediator’s office in writing and by phone and ask them what you can do...

Contact opposing counsel. Perhaps they sent the wrong draft by Mistake? If the second draft is on their pleading paper, and they clearly drafted...

Look up the mediator to see what their background is. If they are objectionable to you, find 3 mediators that you ARE acceptable to you (including...

DCS is correct. Washington can send a wage assignment to the out of state employer. If that employer doesn't respond, Washington can't require the...

Whether or not there is a possibility that the court will let you leave and relocate your children in another country really depends on the facts...

Whether a mediator can or should give their opinion depends on the context and type of mediation. If this is a court ordered mediation in small...

If you have a case schedule that requires mediation to be completed by a certain date, and the other side delays such that you miss your deadline,...

You don't say if you asked the question just out of curiosity, OR, if other party is dragging their feet and not wanting to sign. Ordinarily, an...

Laws vary from state to state. The last time I checked, New York State did not have a waiting period. Some courts are busier than others so...