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Don't dad is very inconsistent on wanting to be a dad..I have proof. Will a judge consider this?

Dave's answer | Answered on March 19, 2014

Sure -- however, it may have little impact. There are literally thousands of Dad's out there who are uninvolved in their children's lives. It all...

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Just got married to a man in the military he got orders to move to NC from wa Can my ex win custody of our 3 kids,?

Dave's answer | Answered on March 19, 2014

Possibly. If there is currently a PP in place you must follow the relocation act before you move which requires 60 days notice of intended...

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Filed petition for parenting plan. Mother responds and request mediation even though I agreed to minor difference.

Dave's answer | Answered on March 19, 2014

Hire an attorney. YOu have not followed the correct procedure relative to getting the results you desire. If you filed a Petition and she...

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Is it possible to eliminate non-custodial parent visits?

Dave's answer | Answered on March 19, 2014

YOU would need to file a Petition to modify the current PP restricting her visitation even further. MAking things unpleasant for your new family is...

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My sons dad and I don't have a parenting plan, nor custody through the courts. May I take him outsid the state to live with me?

Dave's answer | Answered on March 18, 2014

Problematic. If you do not have physical custody right now, picking him up and moving him away could cause serious problem. It would be best to do...

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Admin hearing for neglect. I haven't found a lawyer that Will work with a payment plan. Therefore I am representing myself.

Dave's answer | Answered on March 18, 2014

Sadly, we cannot teach you how to litigate a case -- this site was not designed for that purpose. Each case is different and requires a unique...

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My boyfriend's daughter got taken by CPS. In order for her to come home I need to get a background check.

Dave's answer | Answered on March 17, 2014

You and your boyfriend need to hire an attorney. It is extremely unwise to deal with CPS without counsel because CPS has broad powers.

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In pierce county what is the fastest way to modify a default support/custody order due to missing the initial trial?

Dave's answer | Answered on March 17, 2014

There is no fastest way -- the procedure is the same throughout. Wa. You would have to file a motion to vacate the default and ask for a new trial....

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What are my rights as a grandmother in WA state?

Dave's answer | Answered on March 17, 2014

Grandparents in Wa. state have no rights to custody of visitation of a child over the obecetions of the parents unless a Judge has grated those...

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Temp custody of child to parents for school

Dave's answer | Answered on March 17, 2014

A judge would need to sign any document that gives another custody of the child to be enforceable.

Dave Hawkins's Answers (7401)

Don't dad is very inconsistent on wanting to be a dad..I have proof. Will a judge consider this?

Just got married to a man in the military he got orders to move to NC from wa Can my ex win custody of our 3 kids,?

Filed petition for parenting plan. Mother responds and request mediation even though I agreed to minor difference.

Is it possible to eliminate non-custodial parent visits?

My sons dad and I don't have a parenting plan, nor custody through the courts. May I take him outsid the state to live with me?

Admin hearing for neglect. I haven't found a lawyer that Will work with a payment plan. Therefore I am representing myself.

My boyfriend's daughter got taken by CPS. In order for her to come home I need to get a background check.

In pierce county what is the fastest way to modify a default support/custody order due to missing the initial trial?

What are my rights as a grandmother in WA state?

Temp custody of child to parents for school