Until you are 18 years of age, your parents are still responsible for you and if you move out, you could be designated as a run-away.

My18 year old step-daughter would like me to adopt her. What are the steps?

Unfortunately, there are no standard forms for adoption. every attorney creates their own forms.

Do judges side with a parent who has not completed things the court said to do?

Yes. You can't ignore court orders. If one does, that person will have difficulty garnering any sympathy from the court and the inaction will...

Is there any way to come up with a temporary financial agreement pre-divorce?

Sure. However, it would have to be an enforceable contract and should not be draft by anyone other than an attorney to make sure it is enforceable.

Can my son come to family law hearing and sit outside the room because I don't have a babysitter and I am off that day?

You cannot bring him into the courtroom -- call Pierce County Family Court services and see what hey suggest

How can i become the custodial parent or get full custody of my children?

You will have to file a Petition to modify the PP requesting that you be designated as the primary custodial parent. This will only happen if there...

Can the custodial parent charge me for daycare expenses when she was on disability (and at home with the child)?

Ask her for daycare receipts and if she provides them, file a motion to disallow payment

Ex is taking me to court I don't have a lawyer anymore, does his lawyer have to email and contact and give me paperwork now me?

When your lawyer withdraws, you become the attorney and all document are sent to you acting in a pro se capacity, i.e. without counsel.

There are certain steps you could have taken to negate the effect of a bad GAL report: 1) File a motion to remove the guardian; 2) Hire a...

What are the laws in Washington state regarding getting a POA for a missing person.

No -- a Power of Attorney must be authorized by the person granting a Power of Attorney.