My spouse lives out of state with no contact, our child lives with me, and I have no assets. Do I need a lawyer for a divorce?

It is feasible, though often quite frustrating, for people to file a "do-it-yourself divorce" under circumstances such as you describe. If you...

At what age are you no longer responsible for paying child support

The "Childers" case established that the court has authority to extend the duty of a parent to pay child support beyond "emancipation" (when the...

A 12 yr. old does not have a "say" or "right" to choose which parent to reside with after divorce in Washington. I have heard that Georgia does...

Joint parenting plan- deviated from plan due to undue parental influence. can I hold them in contempt?

It is clear that you feel vulnerable, but I don't understand from what you've said why you feel this way. If the other parent is not following the...

Have 50/50 parenting plan, deviated from week week, now other parent seeks full custody

Read RCW 26.09.260 which is the statute that deals with modifications of parenting plans. The statute is complex but essentially provides for 3...

Is my spouse's signature on final papers necessary?

Your spouse's signature is not required so long as the judge who is signing believes that his/her consent is genuine, which a proper Joinder could...

I am wondering if my child support can be lowered.

The prior attorney answered correctly. Go to https://fortress.wa.gov/dshs/csips/ssgen to estimate what the court might do if a judge or DCS were...

What is the procedure for signing away parental rights if one parent is in Canada and the other in the U.S.?

Termination of parental rights by voluntary consent (relinquishment) and adoption by a non-biological parent is governed by RCW 26.33 in Washington...

Please define: A long-term impairment resulting from ... alcohol, or... abuse...for parental restrictions.

A restriction may be placed per RCW 26.09.191(3)...IF the court is convinced by the evidence that you have summarized here AND that such "out of...

Will i need a certified court copy for each pension , the county and a 401k .

I'm not sure I have enough information in your question to answer without qualification. Typically the "Plan Administrator" for any pension will...