Why must minor settlements be presented in the Ex Parte Department of the appropriate case assignment area in king county ?

King County has the busiest courts in the State. So, local rules are developed to try to even out caseloads. If a Commissioner in the ex parte...

It is far better to attempt to secure the Answers to the Requests for Admission. If a party just lets it slide and then tries to use the failure...

More information is needed. However, if this was a private settlement, and you received the money, the settlement itself doesn't have to be filed...

If you were not served, then the order is void. So, you can present proof you were not served. If the court file says you were actually present,...

Do i have rights to see my son if the mother doesnt let me How do i fight for my son to visit me?

You don't say how old your child is or whether you signed an Acknowledgment of Paternity. If you signed an Acknowledgment of Paternity, and you...

Will I Be Okay?

To determine if relocation should be granted, the court will look at a list of criteria set out in Washington statute. There is a presumption that...

It can feel intrusive to have an evaluator have access to all your prior treatment providers. However, depending on the issues, it is not uncommon...

What to do if there is no custody agreement and my ex is trying to sue me for visitation rights ?

First, congratulations on the steps you took and accomplished in improving your emotional and financial independence. You should...

Is it too late?

It is not too late. First, where children are concerned, the court is not required to accept the agreement of the parties if what they agreed is...

Can a state enforce a Family Treatment Plan if I do not live in that state and do not consent to their jurisdiction?

Ordinarily, where children are concerned, jurisdiction is based on the CHILDREN'S home state. And, ordinarily, once the court has entered a...