How do I gain a parenting plan for my son who lives in TX, without having to go to TX? I live in WA st., have never lived in TX.

You may hire counsel in Texas without going to Texas. If the child lives in Texas, Texas has jurisdiction over the case and all issues will be...

Eleven year old granddaughter has lived with us a little over 9 years. Father has legal custody. Can she choose where to live?

No. In Wa. state a parent has an absolute right to determine who sees their child. A child may not choose where she/he wants to live -- that is a...

Can a grandma legally refuse to let the other grandma see the grand kids when they live w/her & has no legal temporary custody?

Hire an attorney. All parties in this action are so far outside the parenting act that it will take an attorney to sort this mess out. Only the...

How can a Level 1 Registered Sex Offender receive custody of his children?

Under 26.09.191, it would almost be impossible. At best, he can get supervised visitation.

My ex (non custodial parent) is scheming to move our 9 year old our of state......what are my rights as the custodial parent.?

Well, by not following the parenting plan, you have shot yourself in the foot. You need to get into court immediately by filing a Petition to...

Mother left the state and left our 18 months old son with me 3 months ago now she asking for him.

Yes. The safest thing to do is to get a temporary order in place giving you temporary custody. You will have to properly serve her with the motion....

My parenting plan in point 3.9 said "Does not apply because one parent has restrict visitation. Can I plan vacation?

3.9 applies when there is a scheduling conflict. Since it say does not apply in your case, you must comply with the residential schedule set forth...

Can stayed or withdrawn charges have an effect in child custody matters?

Yes, they have to, but Family Law is a different animal and Judges must consider the child bests interests which can include consideration of all...

In Wa. state, a pregnant mother can live where ever she want to live regardless of what the boyfriend says or does -- why are you listening to him?...

How to write a will after a divorce from an abuser with children

Hire an estate attorney and draft up the will.