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Will I be able to spend more time ( 3 times a week) with my 4 year old daughter in just started Divorce case? What can i do?

Dave's answer | Answered on January 16, 2015

Not unitl the DVPO order is modified by an order in the dissolution porceeding. You need to file a motion for temporary orders and/or have FCS...

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Divorce case just started with first Temporary order motion filed by petitioner (Wife) asking to sell jointly held house

Dave's answer | Answered on January 16, 2015

In 21 years if practice , I have never seen a Commissioner order that a house be sold at a tempary hearing in King Ocunty. It's a trial issue for...

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Child safety question in regards to custodial parent.

Dave's answer | Answered on January 16, 2015

What are you asking? If the PP already has the restriction in it, she has complied with RCW 26.09.191 an d unless you can prove a viol;ation, there...

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How do I change my minor child's last name from her biological father's, without knowing where he is.

Dave's answer | Answered on January 16, 2015

You can't unitl he porperly gets notice of the Peittion. You may be able to serve him by mail at his last known address with the court's approval.

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Is it a violation of the protection order if the respondent has someone contact the petitioner?

Dave's answer | Answered on January 15, 2015

Third party contact can be considered a violation -- there is no definitive answer because the answer will pivot on specific facts.is facts. She...

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My son is currently inpatient at children's hospital after a suicide attempt. mother is trying to keep custody. how do I stop it

Dave's answer | Answered on January 15, 2015

There is too little information to make any kind of cogent analysis. Are you divorced, and if so is there a Parenting plan in place. If you were...

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Can we get Custody of my Son's Washington State

Dave's answer | Answered on January 15, 2015

The PP for the older child only applies until he is 18 -- so, I guess you can file a Petition to modify the PP, but if trial is held after the 18th...

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How to protect myself from any liability if having a party serving alcohol? Worried something could happen if someone leaves my

Dave's answer | Answered on January 15, 2015

You ca't. Its called premises liability. If you host a party and an injury occurs at that party due to your negligence, you may be held liable....

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In a divorce case if the judge rules on maintenance & division of assets based on CRUCIAL financial documents that were not

Dave's answer | Answered on January 15, 2015

Ineffective assistance of counsel is not a basis for Appeal in Wa. state -- sorry.

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My childs father is ordered supervised court ordered visitation

Dave's answer | Answered on January 15, 2015

If its a professional paid supervisor, that supervisor defines who can be present. If its a non-professional supervisor, that can be problematic.....

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