How can I go about finding free legal advice?

A good place to start is Northwest Justice Project's CLEAR referral line, which can help connect you with local resources, by calling (888)...

What to do when the father doesnt follow the parenting plan?

If your concern is about your daughter's safety, either because of his behavior while using alcohol or because of what your daughter is being...

Am I still required to pay Spousal Maintenance in Washington if my ex-wife re-marries prior to the established expiration?

You should look at Section 3.7 of your final decree of dissolution to check if there were any such agreements included. There is usually a...

How many times can you request to modify a cs order in wa state?

Is your child support order administrative, through DSHS Division of Child Support, or judicial, through a court proceeding? If it's from DSHS, I...

My 15yr.old sons father died and his half sister wants to come take all of their dads things can she do it legally? No will.

I'm sorry for your loss. When a person dies in Washington without a will ("intestate"), the law has specific rules about how to determine the...

Am I a good candidate for spousal support?

Washington is a "no-fault" state, so the court is not supposed to consider misconduct when determining whether spousal support is appropriate. ...

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Is filing CONFIRMATION OF ISSUES necessary before finalizing the petition for an uncontested petition with a signed joinder?

No, the confirmation of issues has to do with preparing for mediation and trial when there has not been an agreement--figuring out what needs to be...

How do I go about getting a DNA test and Child support and can he get visitation and how would that work if he got visitation?

There are 2 ways to establish parentage (the term Washington uses instead of paternity) and request child support. One is to ask the state to help...

My daughter and I moved to WA in 1999 - my daughter's father is in MI - can I get child support & help with college costs?

Washington uses standard forms, and section 3.14 of the Child Support Order does indeed allow for the option of providing for Post Secondary...