For the last 3 years I have taken care of my boyfriends daughter 3 to 4 days a week, Ive always been there for her mother when

You have a complex parenting arrangement that revolves around the issues of joint custody (assuming that a parenting plan was entered),...

I need to modify my pareting plan. I am now married to a service member. Both my kids are with me.

The parenting statutes provide for a change in the parenting plan (PP) when a child "has been integrated into the family of the petitioner with the...

In the state of washington can a step father in the military get medical benifits for a wifes child.

Medical benefits for a spouse and stepchild should be available through the military. It needs to be determined as to what is the best plan for...

If a father come and get a child for a few days but call and say you will never see the child again what can i do to get my chil

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

Can I take my daughter from daycare?

The simple answer is no. In Washington, there is a parenting plan (PP) for the child and the court does not use the term custody. Under a PP,...

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What to do if custodial parent isn't following parenting plan?

The parenting plan is a court order which requires that the parties comply with the terms of the plan. When she intentionally violates the plan,...

I am a father and have joint custody of my 3 year old daughter, Our pp says every sunday we are supposed to

If I understand this correctly, you have put yourself into a difficult position because you have a PP that says you are to have your child an equal...

Should I just go for sole custody of my children even if likely to get something lesser (but better than the current)?

RCW 26.09.260 provides for modification of parenting plans. Please review the provisions in there before you start an action to modify the plan. ...

Can a parent have custody of a child if he/she signed his rights over to the state of wa?

Washington does not provide for custody of a child. The court will enter a parenting plan for the child's benefit which will provide for...

Will I be penalized in the long run if he starts separation proceedings first?

It may be more beneficial to file first and to be able to file for temporary relief from the court. The party who files the motion first has the...