Establishing Parenting Plan in Washington state

Mr. Gibbs is correct here. The first question to answer is are you on the birth certificate? If you are, that is the affidavit of paternity and...

Will I be granted maintenance?

Your inquiry doesn't say how long you have been married. And it sounds like you do not have any minor dependent children. So it sounds like the...

Custody and CPS

I agree with Ms. Laz. Your friend needs to consult with an attorney right away. If she cannot afford an attorney to represent her she should see...

In the military pension decision to be modified after several years later?

It is very difficult to alter a final Decree once it has been entered, unless the change is by agreement, or the Decree was entered by default. ...

What if one parent does not follow the parenting plan to visit her children?

Certainly you could bring a motion for contempt to enforce the parenting plan. The parenting plan is an order your ex must follow. But why would...

How do get adoption records unsealed? and an original birth certificate of my deceased mother.

If your mother was born or died in Washington State you can most likely get those records from the Department of Health (DSHS) through Vital...

Can you text the other party if they served you with a ex parte restraining order?

A ex parte restraining order under RCW 26.09 is a civil order and a violation of the order would be grounds for civil contempt. In the civil...

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Can I get a DVPO vacated and another hearing set if there is no return of service on the the petition?

Signing a temporary restraining order may have waived service depending on what you signed. You may be able to look your matter up online or...

If a parenting plan does not allow significant others to be present how do I get around that

In disputes involving parenting plans, always read the parenting plan. Look to the specific language in the plan that is causing the problem. In...

What can I do when the custodial parent won't keep a parenting plan?

The first step in any parenting plan dispute is to carefully read your parenting plan. Does it authorize you to access school records and to be in...