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Am I in the wrong?

Dave's answer | Answered on April 03, 2014

A PP is a court order. You MUST comply with a court order, If you cannot, then you need to file a Petition to modify the final PP. Absent that,...

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Currently in modification 4 custody/support. Temp. custody and visitation awarded. Petitioner not complying. Attorney needed?

Dave's answer | Answered on April 03, 2014

If the other party is non-compliant with the PP, then a motion for contempt would be appropriate as a last recourse. Whether you need an attorney...

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What is a non-emergent motion? Or what's an emergent motion?

Dave's answer | Answered on April 02, 2014

emergent means emergency -- i.e. someone is in imminent danger. The Judge decides once you bring the motion if an emergency exists.

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I am the non-custodial father but we share 50/50 custody with our 9-year old daughter having her every other week.

Dave's answer | Answered on April 02, 2014

If you want to change the current PP, you need to file a Petition to do so or change it by agreement via court order. The custodial parent, not the...

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Grandparents lawyer keeps pushing the court date farther out

Dave's answer | Answered on April 02, 2014

File a motion for temporary orders.

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I am looking for other child custody cases with accelerated review under RAP 18.12 Washington state. Are there any cases known?

Dave's answer | Answered on April 02, 2014

You should e consulting with an appellate attorney. 18.2 has to do with voluntary dismissal , not accelerated review.

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How do I assign guardianship of my daughter if something happens to me?

Dave's answer | Answered on April 02, 2014

A big question that involves Wills, Probate and Custody issues. Right now, if you are not married, he has no residential rights tot he child. You...

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I'm a single mom living in abusive house with 3 of my girls full time and one of my girl part time. What do I do? Multiple abuse

Dave's answer | Answered on April 02, 2014

Sadly, the only way your going to get out of this situation is to hire counsel.

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I have a mediator report stating that I should have my daughter, visits with dad, should I be worried, trial is in 2 months.

Dave's answer | Answered on April 01, 2014

Yes if you have trial in two months. You should never go to trial without an attorney. A mediator does not do a "report", they facilitate voluntary...

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So mother of my three children, and I are splitting. Now she wants to move to Nevada. Can I stop this with a parent plan form?

Dave's answer | Answered on April 01, 2014

Just a form will not stop her. You need to file a Petition to establish a residential schedule, and note a motion to restrain her from moving with...

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