Name change after getting a divorce

No. You can go by whatever last name you want to go by and you can name any future kids whatever you want to name them -- he's just a bully with no...

In a reunification when CPS takes the child away and gives to father can the mother get her back??

Possibly, it depends on a variety of factors. You will need to hire counsel if you want o have any hope of success.

Open marriage agreement, divorce, and child custody

Washington is a no fault divorce state, so the court does not care who sleeps with whom -- your agreement would be meaningless and unenforceable --...

Is it possible to use a co-sponsor for marriage if I have no reported income?

You have to marry a US citizen in order to get a marriage based green card

If a agreement was made in one court and the other party is not following it in another State what can be done about it?

If the order of protection arises in Wa. state, you will need to hire a Wa. state attorney to address the issue. Child support has nothing to do...

Can I leave my child with his grandparents overseas for 1-2 months?

If there is a PP in place, you must comply with the terms of the PP, meaning if she gets vitiation while the kids are oversees, you must still...

Considering relocating to Canada. Divorced in WA state. Ex now lives in another state. Where would parenting plan be modified?

He can always request a modification of the PP, whether you relocate or not. Under the relocation statute, you must give him 60 days written notice...

Is there a financial penalty for not signing divorce papers in wa?

If you refuse to sign, the court will sign for you and could impose sanctions, although I have never seen a Court do that, i.e. impose sanction.

Sadly, there are no shortcuts and no definitive answers to your questions. Family law is based on the subjective decisions of the court based upon...

What rights does a step-parent have?

No. A step-parent is not a party to the suit and has no "legal standing" at all. If you ex refuses to discuss matters with you, schedule a...