How do I gain custody of my 17 year old sister?

A third party custody action is the right way to go, but if your sister is in imminent danger, a DVPO (domestic violence protection order) might be...

How can you tell if an attorney has been subjected to disciplinary actions in the past?

The Washington State Bar Association provides a directory. You can find the attorney by name (or bar number). If you find the attorney, the profile...

An attorney must comply with the Rules of Professional Conduct. The rules are written and enforced by the Washington Bar Association. Rule 1.5...

Our childcare decisions are to be 50/50. If childcare is not payed for is that still a 50/50 decision?

Assuming no restrictions or contrary language in the parenting plan, each parent has the ability to make day-to-day decisions for a child....

Can I receive compensation from a x boyfriend of 13 years who just inherited 100,000 ? I supported him all these years.

Although you were not married, a 13 year relationship might be viewed as a Committed Intimate Relationship, which is not recognized by Washington...

Can I turn a lawyer in to the Bar who is engaging in abusive use of conflict?

First, an attorney must comply with the Rules of Professional Conduct. The rules of conduct for attorneys do not mention "abusive use of conflict"....

Children do not get to decide where they want to live, but a child's preference is relevant to an investigation by a guardian ad litem or parenting...

Can he fight for his daughter or since he's not legal here in the US is he better off the way things are?

He cannot be deported because he seeks to address visitation and custody dispute through the court. It is not ethical for an attorney to...

Served with contempt, but not valid, now what?

I was once told by a judge that there are many ways to skin a cat and contempt is only one option to enforce a court order. A contempt motion needs...

I am pro-se. When am I permitted to "object" during a hearing?

You probably should not offer an objection to an argument. Instead, you should respond to the argument, point out that it is new and state the...