Child custody question: my son's father had a mental breakdown and is currently in treatment. He has threatened to take my son..

If you are not married and there is no court order giving him visitation, he will have great difficulty taking your son because you have no legal...

Is a defendant guilty until proven innocent?

Of course not -- sounds like a misprint.

I am interested in visitation or possible custody of my granddaughter. Is it possible and what cost and time frame will it take.

Sadly, in Wa. state, Grandparents have no rights to visitation over the objection of a parent. Our third party visitation statute was declared...

We are entering into a CR2A agreement. No limits on non-custodial parent however new step mom continues to sign school, doctor

A step-parent has no legal authority over the child, however, that often does not stop schools from doing what they want to do. You would need a...

At what age does a child no longer need child support? My ex is claiming our 15 yr old and 17 yr old need a babysitter.

Under Wa. law, child support shall be paid the the custodial parent until the 18th birthday or as along as the child is dependent. YOu are mixing...

Can my husband file for visitation from WA to CA?

If the court order arises from CA, he will have to go to Ca to modify the current visitation order. Wa has no jurisdiction to modify an existing...

My wife took my son over to tri cities refused to return. I live in North bend. Can she do that?

If there is no court order in place, either parent can live where they want with the child. You need to file a Petition for dissolution of...

My daughter started a new job and her six weeks training is out of town. Kids are at home with dad who is not working. She has

Unfortunately, in Wa. state, Grandparents have no rights to visitation or to direct how their children raise the grandkids over the objection of...

You do not apply for custody, you would intervene in the current litigation -- a technically complex procedure -- you will need the assistance of...

Can my 15year old sons dad obtain custody just because its what my son wants

NO. Children in Wa. state never get to choose where they want to live. Your husband may file a Petition to modify the current PP and if he can...