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Restraining Order

Alan's answer | Answered on June 24, 2009

It is possible for the court to restrain the relocation of children. You can find Washington's Relocation Act...

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Do you have to take a paternity test for a divorce, if baby's biological father is on the birth certificate?

Alan's answer | Answered on May 06, 2009

There is a presumption under RCW 26.26.116 Quoted in part: (1) A man is presumed to be the father of a child if: (a) He and the mother...

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I had to cancel my last visitation weekend. Am I liable for any ramifications due to canceling a weekend of visitation?

Alan's answer | Answered on May 04, 2009

There are two main concerns when a parent does not exercise court ordered visitation: 1. Any knowing and willful violation of a court order to...

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If i'm the respondent in a parenting plan can you tell me what types of forms do i need to give at the trial.

Alan's answer | Answered on April 09, 2009

I don't believe our court system should be reserved for attorneys, but I would NEVER recommend that you represent yourself at trial when your...

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Can I go to jail for not paying child support?

Alan's answer | Answered on April 07, 2009

You can also go to jail if you fail to appear for a contempt hearing. The court can issue a bench warrant and you could spend some time in jail...

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I am looking for a reasonable and honest (this could be rare) attorney to help me

Alan's answer | Answered on April 06, 2009

It almost looks like you blame the attorney for agreeing to arbitrate issues and blame the arbitrator for orders you don't like. There are good...

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Whats the first step to successfully gain custody for my fiances baby?

Alan's answer | Answered on April 06, 2009

This is his child and he should do the work to find an attorney. He will need an attorney in Pennsylvania if that is where the child resides. You...

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How to enforce visitation rights when neither party now lives in Washington.

Alan's answer | Answered on April 03, 2009

I recommend you contact an attorney in Mississippi for the purpose of Registering and then enforcing the Washington court orders.

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Is it illegal if the custiodial parent doesn't let the non custodial parent see the child when a visitation order was set?

Alan's answer | Answered on April 03, 2009

The court doesn't "set up an agreement". A court issues an order. An order is NOT a suggestion. An order is not a recommendation or polite...

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Revision of existing Parenting Plan

Alan's answer | Answered on April 02, 2009

I don't believe there are any standard long-distance visitation schedules because each family is so different. The ball is really in his court if...

Alan Scott Funk's Answers (87)

Restraining Order

Do you have to take a paternity test for a divorce, if baby's biological father is on the birth certificate?

I had to cancel my last visitation weekend. Am I liable for any ramifications due to canceling a weekend of visitation?

If i'm the respondent in a parenting plan can you tell me what types of forms do i need to give at the trial.

Can I go to jail for not paying child support?

I am looking for a reasonable and honest (this could be rare) attorney to help me

Whats the first step to successfully gain custody for my fiances baby?

How to enforce visitation rights when neither party now lives in Washington.

Is it illegal if the custiodial parent doesn't let the non custodial parent see the child when a visitation order was set?

Revision of existing Parenting Plan