How can I bring my father to US?

This is an immigration question. Since he is a immediate relative, there is no waiting period. Once his application is approved, he may enter. The...

Leaving state without parent consult at age 16, Washington to Oklahoma.

You could be arrested and returned to Wa. state and placed in foster care or juvenile hall -- it's illegal and your boyfriend could be charged as...

I have been divorced for 6 years and have joint custody of my daughter. My exwife is remarried and she sometimes travels for wo

If its not in the Parenting plan, you will need to either come to an agreement with her or file a Petition to modify the PP

Name change in Washington?

The custodial parent (mom) must file a motion and give your Dad notice of the motion -- it is by no means automatic if Dad objects. You can do it...

Custody and bah??

The court does not speak in terms of custody, but residential time. If you have the child for a certain amount of overnights, and you are not...

Father leaves our kids with relatives so he can go out on his time..I think that is not right and am asking for a parenting plan

If no Parenting is already in place and you are not married, you need to file a Petition to establish a Parenting plan and serve it on him. Then...

Does Washington State have a max time a father can ask for in a parenting plan?

NO -- not al all. He can ask for a chenge in custody if he wants. Given what you have shared, it would be wise to hire counsel to protect yourself.

Under Wa. law, it is presumed that the relocation is in the child's best interests. To prevail, the objecting party must overcome that presumption....

Ex wife has been medicating my son without my consent. What can I do?

Your firrst course of action should be to schedule a mediation pursuant to the alternate dispute resolution mechanism in your Parenting Plan. If...

If I have been out of the country and am present via phone at administrative hearing from DCS, does that give WA jurisdiction?

You hire an attorney in Wa. state to represent you before DCS -- he/she can make the necessary jurisdictional arguments if need be.