Mother has left Washington state with kids, How do I get them home?

The first thing that you need to do is to go to the courthouse and get copies of the documents that ex-spouse has filed with the court and any...

Contested Divorce, appealing the judge's decision.

Without seeing the documents sent by the judge, it would be difficult to figure out what is the timeline for your appeal or motion for...

Tax exemption for children-getting mixed answers, if in the divorce papers each parent gets to claim children alternate years

The IRS code provides that the parent who has the child the majority of the year is entitled to claim the child as a dependent and get the...

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Ex-wife considering out-of-state move with son

There are 11 factors for the court to consider by statute (RCW 26.09.520). It is important that you review the statute and consider alternatives...

My final permanent parenting plan reads that I have the right to request a background check of parties frequenting or living in

Violating the residential provisions of the PP will not benefit you and will subject you to contempt proceedings. You will need to consider other...

I have a 13 year old daughter that lives with her dad, she wants to live with me.

A child does not have the right to decide. I had a case where the 13 year old son wanted to live with his father and the father started a custody...

If u have joint legal custody can a parent sign over power of attorney to a grandparent without the other parents knowledge?

The grandparents have no independent right to have the child with them. Any right to have the child would have to come from the residential parent...

14 1/2 year old does not want visitation with abandon parent

This is a complicated area. You have to balance the right of a parent to be with their child and protecting a child from possible harm. Is there...

How can I win this case

Its not clear what "case" you are referring to. Were you charged with a crime? If so, you need to go to a forum on criminal law or contact a...

2nd time Fraud Marriage.

While family law attorneys may be able to answer some immigration issues, you need to contact an attorney who does immigration work.