Child custody

Your son could file a paternity action in WA to establish that he is the father of the child. After that is established, he could ask the court to...

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Are case workers allowed to come to or around your home after hours?

Case workers can, and do, visit at all hours, including evening and weekends. They want to see how your situation is when you are not expecting...

Splitting MY inheritance if divorcing?

In WA, an inheritance is usually considered separate property (unless t has been commingled with community property to the extent that it can no...

If the other parent lives in another country and hasn't seen the child for over a year, how is visitation re-introduced?

Technically, if you have a court ordered parenting plan in place, you have to follow the parameters set in place by that parenting plan. That...

I need to move out of state but noncustodial parent said no

There is a section in your parenting plan that talks about the process for relocation. While there is a presumption in WA that the relocating...

How long do I need to wait to file child abandonment papers? My kids Dad has not seen them in 4 years, has no plans on doing so.

This is a complicated area of law, and I recommend talking to an attorney about your options Sometimes having someone help you through the process...

What is the difference between an attorney for the state or agency versus an attorney for parents or an attorney for the child?

I agree with Mr Couture. Each attorney plays a separate role. While the attorney for the state is acting in the best interest of the child, that...

Will my move be approved?

A Petition to relocate can become difficult when the other party files an objection. I would suggest hiring an attorney to ensure hat you follow...

Can I move in with fiancée with bad credit

Unfortunately, unless they are discriminating based on race, sex, etc...., the apartment complex could possible refuse you if you have bad credit. ...

Jurisdiction?

If there is no current parenting plan, and you are experiencing an emergency, you can petition the WA court to allow your case to be heard here. ...