If my ex and I agree on a new child visitation schedule, do we still have to have the courts approve it? State of WA, Tacoma.

The parenting plan and residential schedule are court orders, ignore them at your peril. No informal agreement between you could trump a court...

Both attorneys are correct that the father would be granted visitation if he requested it, but the part about requesting it is important--until...

What choices are there in Seattle for low income legal counsel for a false accusation of violating a restraining order?

The time to challenge the adequacy of the evidence supporting the order was at the hearing when the judge issued it, not after it has been...

Someone at my insurance agents office gave my new address to my ex-fiancee and who I was living with. Is there anything I can do

What is the alleged harm? A tort does exist for public disclosure of private information, but unless there is a history of domestic violence that...

"The court may deviate from the standard calculation after consideration of the following: (i) Income of a new spouse or new domestic partner if...

Guardian ad Litem

Here in King, the county is required to maintain registry qualified GALs from which appointments are made on a rotational basis (King County Local...

Cost of a GAL?

You can request one, but appointment of a GAL comes about through a court order, so as with any court order, it is ultimately up to the judge or...

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Guardian As Litem?

Mr. Clement is correct about costs usually being assigned proportionately (same calculation that is done for child support), but I believe you are...

Process for child support modification in WA state - how and when do I get ex-spouses income?

You always keep the original case number and party designations--so will still be the respondent, even though in this case you are the moving party...

Legal ramifications for co-parent unwilling to discuss joint decision making issues? Can I ask court for sole decision making?

Changing decision making authority is a major modification to the parenting plan, which courts are reluctant to make. If his failure to...