Religious marriage ceremony in TX with no paperwork filed in WA state where we live - do we need to do anything for divorce?

Let's get to answering your questions: 1. If you were never legally married, you would not need a lawyer for a divorce; however, you may be...

Can I ask for a continuous in a court case?

You may ask for a continuance but do not be surprised if your request is denied. The other party's attorney will likely advise the new...

I really need to be emancipation. i am not happy with my living enviorment

You do not provide enough information to assist you. How old are you? Are you employed? How are you able to provide for the necessities of life? ...

Husband got inheritance, won't work or help support 2 kids. I work 2 jobs. In divorce, can i get some of his inheritance?

The court is required to make a fair and equirtable division of all the property of the parties, both separate and community. In doing so, the...

If I never relinquished my rights to my child but they will not nor have not been letting me see her what are my rights?

The first question is what court has jurisdiction to make a decision as to custody/residential provisions/vistation with regard to your daughter. ...

I have legal custody of my 14 year old daughter. Can my ex-wife take her out of state for vacation without my permission?

The parenting plan doesn't use the terms custody or visitation. It provides for each parent to be the residential parent during certain time...

How much notice is needed?

Assuming that you have an original proceeding for a parenting plan or a modification of a parenting plan, you should review the Superior Court...

Can I move out of state with my kids with a parenting plan in place?

Does your parenting plan have a section 3.14? This section of the parenting plan starts out as "3.14 Summary of RCW 26.09.430 - .480 Regarding...

My exBF is in jail pre-trial for major felony DV charges in another state he did to me, should I file for custody now?

I am not sure why you would want to wait. Unless there is something that you have not mentioned, the answer is yes. I would suggest that you...

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Parenting Plan / Custody Issues

Both parents have an equal right to have custody of a chuild. When the parties are unable to agree, the courts will make that decision for them. ...