There is no rule that people with mental illnesses cannot be parents--what matters is not the diagnosis, but rather the way a disease manifests...

Is it legal to enter a contract between parents that circumvents court-ordered support?

No. The government should not bear the burden of supporting a household when there is another parent owing support. The economic table applies to...

I am going to attempt to settle a family law case before trial and before mediation.

There are no "settlement" forms, you simply fill out all the final forms and both sign them. Here's an informational packet on finalizing a...

It's not number that matters, it's quality--a judge can refuse to admit evidence that is irrelevant, unduly prejudicial, redundant (so quantity...

Assuming your case is local to King County, the witness disclosure deadlines in your case schedule are governed by Local Civil Rule 26: ...

How can I have my child support increased now that my child is over age 12?

Unless your order has an automatic adjustment provision, you need to file a motion for adjustment to get the amount changed for a change in age...

How much of extra-curricular expenses are covered under Kitsap County Child Support?

The child support tables (which set out the standard obligations for parents at given income levels and family sizes) are intended to cover only...

Child support.Mod. Im trying to understand if my current CS order will be reduced due to birth of son w/ my current wife.

The current worksheets do not (and cannot, by statute) account for this. Children from other relationships to whom a parent owes a duty of support...

Is it too late to get legal representation for adequate case with temporary orders/parenting plan ?

Legally, no, but practically, maybe. Attorneys have an obligation to advocate for their clients to the best of their ability, and part of that...

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I'm 16 how to I decide for my father to be my legal guardian?

If your dad wants to become your primary custodial parent, he needs to file a petition with the court asking for a modification of the parenting...