Trial after responding to the divorce petition

As soon as 90 days has passed after filing and service (or acceptance of service) and the parties agree to a final decree, a party may head to...

Divorce looms. At what point--and for how long--is property "communal" in Washington, and what determines its distribution?

Ok, your heading asks all the questions and i'll addrsss those right away. Property acquired during marriage (except for gifts and inheritances)...

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Will my divorce likely be a pretty simple procedure considering I have a post-nup?

I like to ask clients about the other spouse to get an idea as to how reasonable the spouse is. The next issue would be whether the other spouse...

How does a person who is placed on a restraining order protect themselves from the petitioner from making false allegations?

The short answer is that you can not protect yourself. You may have relief with a tort claim for libel, slander or intentional infliction of...

Can my husband file for divorce when I filled and served him almost a year ago?

Lincoln County is on the other side of the state. If the parties are not in agreement, then the disputed issues such as parenting and support (and...

How can i get an old temporary parenting plan enforced until I file for a modified order?

Here are the practical issues and answers. 1. If you are out of state, you will need assistance from a Washington attorney. Its difficult...

Can I take full custody of my son when my wife leaves the country even if she wants him in the custody of her brother?

You and your wife each have the right to have the child with you to the exclusion of third parties. When the two of you are able to make...

Will it hurt me to go back to school full time & work part time if the court order placed child support pmts @ full time rate.

It is dificult to know where you are in the process of entering a Child Support Order (was this temporary support, a modification action, part of a...

Can a custodial parent (mother) leave town for at least 30 days, without taking the child, and not tell the father?

Here's my first thought. She has an attorney and does not need to be at the adequate cause hearing. There must have been some significant reasons...

Can the custodial parent leave town for at least a month & not inform the father? What can I do to retain custody of my daughter

Here's my first thought. She has an attorney and does not need to be at the adequate cause hearing. There must have been some significant reasons...