What happens if court appointed papers are not filed on time in a third party custody case?

If there is improper service and the case is dismissed, the person in possession of the child retains possession until further court order.

Can I sue an ex co-worker for defaming, slander and emotional distress?

You can try, however, your chances of success are limited. To prove defamation, you must prove an economic loss because of the defamatory...

How likely is it for my husband to adopt our two boys I had from a previous relationship?

The biological Father must be given notice of the adoption and consent to the same and a social worker must be appointed to conduct an...

If I'm normal father, paying child support, don't have bad habits, is there a reason why I can't get 50/50 with kids?

Paying child support has nothing to do with custodial arrangement. In Wa., one parent is designated as the primary custodial parent and the other...

You cannot dictate what a party puts into a declaration. You advise them what you need from them and let them write what they want. For teachers,...

How long does a party have to serve appeals paperwork to the respondent?

Notice of Appeal must be filed and served within 30 days after the final order was signed.

My sister ran away and refuses to come home because my mom signed a paper. My mom changed her mind, does that veto the paper?

Yes -- the paper is meaningless -- your sister is a child and she does not call the shots. She can be arrested by the police and taken to juvenile...

How do I talk my friend into getting a lawyer to help her with her divorce?

If she fails to hire an attorney and goes to trial while he has an attorney, it will be the most difficult 11 months of her life trying to prepare...

Can my wife file herassment if we are not legally separated or divorced

Yes. She can file in NC or WA.

What is with the "good ol' boys" club in Pierce County?

The only way to reverse what you believe to be an illegal order is to file an Appeal with the court of Appeals -- this has to be done within in 30...