Can my boyfriend adopt my son if we he is here on DACA and the biological father is willing to terminate his rights voluntarily?

Your boyfriend will need to be approved by the court to adopt. A home study by a court approved provider of your boyfriend as a prospective...

Can the presiding judge assign themselves to my family law trial if I've gone before them with a motion to waive mediation

Yes. The Presiding Judge in Snohomish County can assign trials to themselves. The assignment of trial will largely depend upon judges' availability.

If my child has my last name, can she be adopted by my husband without consent from her birth father?

I agree with Attorney Gibbs. In similar situations many biological fathers choose to relinquish parental rights and consent to the step-parent...

How can i get my baby back after i gave her up for adoption 14 months agp.

You probably cannot absent an agreement with the adoptive parents. Redress in adoption cases is usually limited to a year and even then only under...

Hi i am 16 and have a dependency case. I recently got married so should my dependency case be closed?

Probably not. You have left out important information. Are you the child subject of the dependency? If so, then you remain a dependent of the State...

What is the statute of limitations for a rape case against a foster care company?

There are many exceptions when it comes tort claims involving abuse of children particularly when they are under the watch of the State DSHS, which...

How to terminate parental rights?

RCW 26.33, are the Washington statutes that govern termination & adoption actions. RCW 26.33.100 allows for an alleged father's rights to be...

Until you are 18 years old, the police would have to return you to your parents unless your parents agreed to letting you stay at a youth shelter. ...

Is it possible for me to get temporary placement custody of a friend's children after they have been taken by CPS?

It is possible for you to be the placement for the children based on the facts you have presented. However, your boyfriend's felony history and...

Is mediation required in a divorce situation in King county, WA?

The local court rules require that you attempt mediation or another form of alternative dispute resolution such as a settlement conference,...