Questions answered by Dave Hawkins

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Can my son's father get full custody if he moved to a city far away even though I've had primary custody for the last year?

Dave's answer | Answered on June 25, 2013

It's possible, however unlikely. THE best way to prevent it is to hie an attorney. There are never any absolute answers or guarantees.

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What steps do I take to prevent my parental rights from being taken away from me?

Dave's answer | Answered on June 25, 2013

If the adoption is taking place in Mississippi under Mississippi law, you will need to address this issue with an attorney licensed to practice in...

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Can the mother of my child take him and move out of state without my consent?

Dave's answer | Answered on June 25, 2013

If thee is no court order regarding visitation and you are not married, she may move with the child whereever she wants without informing you. Once...

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What are a mothers rights in washigtonn

Dave's answer | Answered on June 25, 2013

Really does not matter what Father thinks or believes, if you are the child's mother and you are not married, you have all the rights top the child...

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I am 60 years old and receive social security disability . I was assaulted by an ambulance driver and hospital.

Dave's answer | Answered on June 25, 2013

This question has nothing to do with descrimination -- please post under personal injury

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My daughters dad and I have a temporary parenting plan in place.. How do I finalize this

Dave's answer | Answered on June 25, 2013

In Snohomish county, you need to note the matte for trial or if he has signed a joinder, note the matter to enter a final decree. These are your...

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I have a daughter whom is already a year old. The father has not been in her life since birth, until yesterday. What do I do?

Dave's answer | Answered on June 25, 2013

You may ask the Prosecutors office to help you establish paternity and get child support -- they will do this for free -- they will not however,...

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How can I get my sons medical records if I don't have custody

Dave's answer | Answered on June 24, 2013

Any parent may get medical records pursuant to statute, both custodial and non-custodial.

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How well can I do at trial if I go pro se? Do I have a chance as a father to get full custody if the mother has custody now?

Dave's answer | Answered on June 24, 2013

Absolutely not. Preparing for trial is difficult and time consuming. Unless you are thoroughly familiar with the court rules, local rules, rules of...

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If I sign as a joinder, will it be followed be a court hearing?

Dave's answer | Answered on June 24, 2013

There should be a joinder attached to the original Petition. If not, you draft a joinder or pull it off the King County website. File the Joinder,...

Dave Hawkins's Answers (7401)

Can my son's father get full custody if he moved to a city far away even though I've had primary custody for the last year?

What steps do I take to prevent my parental rights from being taken away from me?

Can the mother of my child take him and move out of state without my consent?

What are a mothers rights in washigtonn

I am 60 years old and receive social security disability . I was assaulted by an ambulance driver and hospital.

My daughters dad and I have a temporary parenting plan in place.. How do I finalize this

I have a daughter whom is already a year old. The father has not been in her life since birth, until yesterday. What do I do?

How can I get my sons medical records if I don't have custody

How well can I do at trial if I go pro se? Do I have a chance as a father to get full custody if the mother has custody now?

If I sign as a joinder, will it be followed be a court hearing?