Questions answered by Dave Hawkins

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What are my chances of winning my relocation case?

Dave's answer | Answered on May 09, 2014

it all pivots upon the 11 statutory factors and whether you can convince the court the the move is int he child's best interests.

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Should i file contempt if my x is not obliging by court ordered parenting plan... he is keeping my child from me

Dave's answer | Answered on May 09, 2014

If there is a violation of the PP, yer, you may file a contempt actions. The only way to modify the PP is to file a Petition to do so pursuant to...

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What do I have to do to get the court to stop further custody hearings and end my temporary custody?

Dave's answer | Answered on May 09, 2014

You file a motion for voluntary dismissal or execute an agreed order.

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What forms need to be filled out and filed to get custody of my five year old son?

Dave's answer | Answered on May 08, 2014

Please consult with a family law attorney in person. It is impossible to teach you how to litigate on-line.

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Can i choose which parent to have custody over me?

Dave's answer | Answered on May 08, 2014

NO. children in Wa. state may never choose with whom they live. That is a decision left to the court and the parents.

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Do I retain full custody by resedency?

Dave's answer | Answered on May 08, 2014

NO. If you do not respond to his Petition, and it may be too late, the court will default you and grant him custody. The UCCJEA is a very...

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Is it legal to get restraining order based on lies and take my son? We never married, and we only lived together a short time.

Dave's answer | Answered on May 07, 2014

I'm sorry to say that you have made some serious errors that will most likely only be rectified by hiring an attorney. If you were never married,...

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I gave my child the wrong name of Spencer when he was born. He is now 17. Is it legal for me to change his name to Haywood?

Dave's answer | Answered on May 07, 2014

No, not without the Father's consent and once he is 18, he can change his name to anything he wants.

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What facts are considered to determine who is the primary caregiver. For the last three years I was a stay at home dad.

Dave's answer | Answered on May 07, 2014

RCW 26.09.187 Criteria for establishing permanent parenting plan. (1) DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS. The court shall not order a dispute...

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Can I leave my child in the car for a few minutes?

Dave's answer | Answered on May 07, 2014

Absolutely not. You are a parent first and your are responsible for the safety of your child -- all other concerns are secondary.

Dave Hawkins's Answers (7401)

What are my chances of winning my relocation case?

Should i file contempt if my x is not obliging by court ordered parenting plan... he is keeping my child from me

What do I have to do to get the court to stop further custody hearings and end my temporary custody?

What forms need to be filled out and filed to get custody of my five year old son?

Can i choose which parent to have custody over me?

Do I retain full custody by resedency?

Is it legal to get restraining order based on lies and take my son? We never married, and we only lived together a short time.

I gave my child the wrong name of Spencer when he was born. He is now 17. Is it legal for me to change his name to Haywood?

What facts are considered to determine who is the primary caregiver. For the last three years I was a stay at home dad.

Can I leave my child in the car for a few minutes?