Attorney Fees

A lawyer's fees must be reasonable, but that does not mean the outcome must be favorable to the client, (See RPC 1.5 below). You need to review...

What can you include in a custody agreement? And do you have to go to court to arrange this?

Assuming the child was born prior to your marriage, and that your husband was not married to the mother: You can certainly work out an agreement...

My long time partner just left for someone else, we share house and mortgage, etc. Can I get any rights/justice from this?

You should consider filing a Summons and Complaint alleging a meretricious relationship and requesting the court to divide the property and debts. ...

Can contempt charges be filed in Washington if Oklahoma holds jurisdiction?

The answer will depend on the specific orders entered in both states. Has a Washington court declined jurisdiction? Has an Oklahoma court entered...

If you are married is it still against the law for your husband to touch you when you ask him not to and are asleep?

Sexual contact without consent is a crime. Sexual conduct is defined under RCW 7.90.010(a) "Any intentional or knowing touching or fondling of...

Are Child Custody laws really that different between Oregon and Washington?

Every county has a different practice. It is common for the court to request a parenting evaluation prior to trial if there are disputed parenting...

A person has been ordered by the court to undergo drug and alcohol testing and evaluation and has not, what recourse is there?

Contempt is a quasi-criminal proceeding, but see RCW 26.09.160 requiring proof by a preponderance of the evidence, not clear and convincing...

Is it conflict of interest to have lawyer who represented family to be hired by ex?

I am not licensed to practice law in Ohio so can offer only general information and resources. Ethical issues tend to be complicated and...

The statute requires the cost be divided based on the worksheets RCW 26.19.080(3). “Day care and special child rearing expenses, such as...

Can i get the custody of my kids if im the one who leave the house?

Understand: leaving an abuser can be a process, rather than an event. That means it can be difficult, scary, and something that takes a few tries....