What steps do I take in order to either change or hyphenate my daughter's last name in Washington state?

Until she turns 18 your daughter has no say in her name (officially). If your ex agrees then you can change her name through court process.

Need to find a lawyer dealing with mental health issues for my 56 year old nephew.Brother unwilling to get involved.

Adult Protective Services may be able to help. It sounds like you may need to file for guardianship. I can't tell from your note if he has any...

Who can help to get a court order to obtain passport for minor child for travel out of country?

It sound like you have a court order that requires his cooperation. So you will need to do a Motion to Compel and possibly a Motion for Contempt. ...

What type of ownership can a home be transferred into to avoid probate or estate recovery while still living?

Estate planning is all about preventing problems. I recommend you take the time to meet with an estate planning attorney in your area. Estate...

Is a stepparents mental condition relevant to custody or visitation situations?

Depending on the circumstances a court may order mental health examinations of people with whom a child resides. They would not do so without a...

Hi, Divorce vs. Legal Separation, WA

I suggest you consult with an attorney right away. You need to be more protective then it sounds like you are being, for your financial, mental...

I have a child in WA. state that I have no contact with. The step father wants to adopt. Will my child support be cancelled?

Typically, the answer is yes. However it will NOT affect any past due child support. You need to have an attorney review your rights and...

since no trust was established by your parents you can not do so now. However, it might be that she can disclaim her inheritance. If so, it would...

I'm 69 years old with health problems. My son on the lease also is severely mentally ill and incarcerated in county jail.

I'm sorry about your challenging situation. However, landlord/tenant law does not typically allow for "good excuses" for late rent, etc. I...

Me & custodial parent have our own child support agreement, so why is the child support office trying to get involved?

If your ex is getting financial assistance from the state then the state can require you to pay it back. Hopefully you can document the "child...