Should I go for full custody or is it better to just leave things be?

If you are not married, he has parental rights but no residential rights and is obligated to pay child support. Unless and until you are ger a PP...

What should we do?

Very difficult situation --- you might have to call CPS tomorrow and advise them of what is happening. Wa. may not have jurisdiction over the child...

When there are limiting factors? Who is going to oversee the case per statute keep a close eye on things.

RCW 26.09.191 set forth the limiting factors. A court does not oversee a case unless someone files a motion --there is no monitoring.

How can Lincoln watch over a case like this and did they have jurisdiction? What can an attorney do for me?

Once final orders are entered -- a court does not"watch over" a case. Filing in Lincoln county is always problematic because it is so far away from...

How to remain Primary parent

It is unlikely you would not be designated as the primary custodial parent. The factors used to make that determination at trial are as...

My ex wife is failing to meet the requirements of keeping me in touch with my son

Attorneys are no allowed to advertise on this site. You will need to contact individual attorney. If the case is in King county, it will be cheaper.

What factors lead to a 50/50 agreement?

In Wa. state, one parent must be designated as the primary custodial parent, however residential time can be on a 50-50 basis but courts disfavor...

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Do we automatically have joint custody in the USA? Do I need his agreement to go back to Germany with our son?

No simple answer. if the child is in Wa, then Wa has jurisdiction over him and if there is any kind of court order regarding the child, you cannot...

Can I get primary parent when I am behind on my child support?

You will have great difficulty. The court has already ruled that you are not the primary custodial parent on a temporary basis and to change that...

Was this a legal action? What are my rights?

You need to hire an attorney. Be aware, paying child support and custody issues have nothing to do with each other.