RCW 26.19.071(2) requires each party to provide to the court as follows: "(2) Verification of income. Tax returns for the preceding two years and...

Are my wages for the entire 2012 year considered Community Property for Federal Income Tax purposes?

An intriguing question. I believe the short answer is "no", but could be "yes", if you so choose; absent IRC rulings (of which I'm unaware) that...

Motions for revision are based on RCW 2.24.050; CR59 and local King County Civil Rule 7(b)(8). I suggest you look up these rules (use a search...

My wife & I are separated but haven’t filed for that nor divorce. What would be my custody rights in a divorce.

Legally both parents have equal rights of physical custody and equal futures of care for children. If the parents can't agree on how to schedule...

My wife left me and my 3 boys for a 19 yr old guy she is also on meth i want a divorce but i cant find her i tried everything

Meth is a very serious drug addiction and can seriously alter perception and behavior, particularly during a "tweaking" episode. Your first...

Do both married people need to file if obtaining a legal name change?

Name changes are relatively simple and it is up to each individual adult to decide what s/he wants his/her name to be; it doesn't matter that you...

How is it that a judge and commissioner can ignore WA State community property laws?

You sound despondent and frustrated. After serving many clients in family law matters over the last 20 years many of my clients have expressed...

What is the law in USA with regard to children inheriting from a parent. Can I contest my father's will from the UK if necessary

Your questions and summary raise several issues. First, you state that you believe your father's will was executed in Washington state. Thus...

If my child's father has a recent criminal background will he be granted court ordered visitation?

Based on the information you have provided, you have a good chance of getting "phased visitation", starting with supervised visits or other...

Can I change my kids names without the consent of the father?

Mr. Clements and Ms. Forrest gave good answers. If you have been living in WA for 6 months or more, then you may be able to bring a court action...