Does an unmarried mother in WA state automatically have legal custody of their children?

You will need to go to court to get the kids back by filing as Petition to establish a residential schedule which should have been done right after...

We're in a pro se dissolution case. Can discovery be done *after* the readiness hearing?

The answer to your question lies withing the province of your local rules and when discovery cut off is set for -- every county is different.

How much will it cost for uncontested divorce with no kids.but there is a 401 k involved .

It depends on the attorney -- an attorney with less experience will charge less than an attorney with more experience. If there are retirement...

Prepping for my dissolution trial and wondering what happened to LCR 94.04?

An entirely new local rule -- please check the local rules of the county in which the trial is being held. Each county has their own local rules

I want to reduce summer visitation for my 15-1/2 yo daughter from 60/40 to 50/50. Does the court recognize the child's wishes?

Children in Wa. state do not get to choose with whom they live -- that is a decision left to the court and the parents. If both parents agree, you...

How much will it cost me to have a lawyer help me fill out the paperwork for a uncontested divorce?? sliding fees

It depends on what is involved, i.e. kids, property -- you have to be more specific.

Can a Motion for Reconsideration be filed 4 yrs after divorce, when IRS investigation reveals 1 party misrepresented income?

You would have to file a CR 60 motion to vacate the decree.

Divorce vs. Separation

Yes. You have to file and serve upon him a Petition for dissolution of marriage. if there is an agreement, you can be divorced in 91 days -- if no...

One parent has the child 51% of the time and the other parent has the child 49% of the time. This plan was not drafted b an attorney -- we don't do...

Getting filing fee waived

No. He wold have to file a revision or an appeal, depending on the level of the JUDge to whom he spoke. The decision as to whether to grant a...