You are correct that your ex should have filed a response rather than a brand new petition. You can respond to his petition by pointing out that it...

How can I check if the baby is my child? If not how do I legally refuse parenting?

When the child is born you can file a Petition to Decide Parentage at your local courthouse.

Changing court venue or jurisdiction in a case

You can move to change venue. Washington Law Help provides a packet with instructions for pro se litigants. It is available here:...

I need help not sure how the military rules work or what the rules are

Washington is a no-fault divorce state; this means you do not have to prove that your husband did something wrong to file for divorce. You can...

Can my boyfriend adopt my son or do we have to be married?

You do not need to be married to your boyfriend. However, your son's biological father must agree to the adoption. Adopting a step-child is not...

To change a parenting plan requires a court order based on change in circumstances or agreement by the parties. It sounds like you are interested...

Unable to file & serve response prior to court, so judge only heard Dads side, continued til four days out, how do I prove abuse

It sounds like this child is about 12 years old. It is concerning the child is not going to school. You may want to look at filing an At-Risk Youth...

Can I get my son from another state while father who has custody is in jail with bail being denied?

It depends on several different issues. In Washington, usually when a parent is arrested and CPS gets involved, CPS will look for the other parent....

Will a judge still order my ex in contempt of court if she pays her back child support right before the contempt hearing?

If your ex-wife does not pay what she owes, then the court may hold her in contempt. The contempt will be lifted as soon as she pays what she owes.