If my ex-husband declares bankruptcy, can I sue him for any debts I have to pay because they are in my name also?

If you have a Washington state dissolution, there should be a "hold harmless provision" at section 3.6, which allows you enforce the decree against...

I agree with Mr. Hawkins. I volunteer at several legal clinics where I help pro se litigants who can often manage on their own with enough...

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What do I need to do to obtain non parental custody of a child in WA state?

Sorry, but it doesn't work that way. Nonparental custody requires a showing that the child's parents are unfit. You can't step into the mother's...

I am a victim of domestic violence, I have a restraining order against my father but I am being harassed by family members.

Why was your anti-harassment order denied? If there was a hearing and the court determined on the evidence presented that it wasn't harassment,...

In Pennsylvania if you are out of state and let you're child visit grandparents can they file for custody

While I typically recommend that people consult an attorney in their jurisdiction, since laws vary by state and what might be right here in...

I am the petitioner in a temp order motion for dissolution.

The following publication about filing temporary orders in a dissolution case has a section about preparing for your hearing: ...

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Can soldier stationed in Colorado file for divorce in Washington State where he was married originally

Washington courts have subject matter jurisdiction to grant a dissolution if the petitioner: (1) is a resident of this state, or (2) is a member...

My x owes 30,000 in support, is currently unemployed, am I obligated to send the kids to him in Australia? Not in PP

You are obligated to comply only with what the court ordered in the parenting plan, no more and no less. If he wants arrangements to change and...

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How to request a Continuance in divorce hearings due to health.

Here is a general information packet about getting a continuance in a family law hearing: ...

Does unemployment count as income in a divorce? I am still working and my wife is getting unemployment. How is that calculated?

Yes, unemployment benefits are included in income. The complete list of what is included and what is not can be found in the statute: ...