My kids 15 yr old friends dad gave him to us

If your primary concerns are practical, e.g. having the authority to enroll him in school, the parent(s) (it is unclear where the mother is in...

Is there a time line to be married before community property law takes affect?

The law (RCW 26.16.030) basically says that any property that is acquired after the date of marriage and prior to the date of separation, which...

If I missed my court appearance because of an interview for work that hired me, can i reschedule without penalty? What to do?

If you failed to appear for your hearing after being properly served, it is likely that the court granted the moving party's motion on default...

Do WA courts find in favor of the child, in motions for parents to assist with college costs, if financially able?

Unlike child support for a minor, which is required by law, support for an adult child is purely discretionary and based on considerations beyond...

Under what circumstances can my ex request a child support modification?

Grounds for a party to request a modification in child support from the court are set out in RCW 26.09.170, some of the relevant sections...

What is involved in getting temporary custody of my grandson?

If the state is starting a dependency case to officially remove the child from the parent's care, you will not be able to file a non-parental...

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What are the rights of a 16 year old teenage girl? If her living situation is stressful, what are her rights?

Unfortunately, even though she is about to become a parent, she is still a minor and subject to her own parents' control. It is not up to her to...

If you are concerned about the NCO being dropped, you should talk to the prosecutor and a protection order advocate. The prosecutor can ask the...

Can two divorced parents agree to amend an established parenting plan / child support payment amount without going to court?

I agree with Mr. Hawkins--a court ordered parenting plan can only be modified by another court order (though it is certainly a simpler process when...

Is there a time limit on college when it is on the parenting plan that parents pay?

The standards for determining whether post-secondary support should be awarded (which are also a helpful guide in arguing whether it should be...