The PP will specify which decision are joint and which are not.

How can I file to have my child's father's parental rights taken away?

California under the doctrine of continuing exclusive jurisdiction. In Wa. a parent CANNOT take away another parent's parental rights -- being a...

Is "Parent" defined in Washington State when it comes to Non-Parental custody petitions. RCW 26.10.030? Is a custodian a parent?

Parent: The lawful father or the mother of a person. Appeal of Gibson, 154 Mass. 378, 28 N. E. 290. A father or mother must be the biological...

That will be predicated on whether the court vacates the order, which by the by, extremely difficult to do. You should not attempt to do this...

Can I live with my dad?

In Wa. state, children may never choose with whom they want to live if the is a Parenting plan in place and filed with the court. The parents must...

Is a GAL required?

Not a GAL, but a social worker will be assigned to approve the step-parent adoption. The person petitioning the court for the adoption will have t...

Will the biological father have to pay back child support?

In Wa. , back child support payment become judgments once they are passed do. The adoption does nothing to effect those judgments.

How to appeal or what form to get a "stay" on the order?

If you did not file a motion for revision within 10 days after the order was signed, you will need to wait for trial.

My 17 Year Old Daughter Is Pregnant and Won't Come Home?

Yes until she turn 18 -- it would be very expensive and wold take awhile. By the time you got to court, she would probably be 18 years of age. You...

In my case I had my son removed from my care because my ex slap me in the face and I called the cops but didn't know I had to

You need to hire an attorney and prove that you can remain clean and sober. Perhaps long term treatment.