Normally, the primary residential parent is awarded child support to be paid by the other parent. The standard Order of Child Support lists...

How does non-biological/non-adoptive dad get rights to daughter if the mom leaves town or is suicidal?

The "dad" may be able to assert that he is the de facto parent of the daughter. This is basically a claim that he has taken on the role of a...

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Do I have a right to use dcs to collect support if noncustodial parent want to do direct deposit to my account in wa state?

I agree with everything that Elizabeth has stated. As I recall, if either party wants to use DCS, then this will be the method approved by the...

During ugly custody battle the respondent's friend threatened me and my sister while driving. A police report was immediately

It would be beneficial to have some additional information with regard to this "friend." Do you anything about him? Have you done a search with...

I would suggest that you contact a family law attorney and get a 30 minute free consultation. You may contact my office and I will be happy to...

What rights does my boyfriend have to my two kids if I leave with them?

The quality of your parenting is not defined by whether you are working or not working. There are plenty of single parents who are looking for...

What are a stepmothers right?

The fact that there is a marriage certificate between the father and his new wife does not bestow any rights on the new wife. She has no right to...

A change in the custody of the child would be a major modification of the parenting plan under RCW 26.09.260. The statute provides for the court...

What can I do if the state of Washington presses charges against my soon to be wife for DV and I dont want to press charges?

There may be a few family law attorneys that also practice criiminal law; but you may be better off looking for a lawyer who does just criminal...

Getting Temporary Order of Parenting Plan to become Permanant through trial

You have a complicated matter as there are a substantial number of issues to review with an attorney. I would suggest that you contact a family...