20yr old filing for post- secondary support?

The child is not a party to the original cause of action and would therefore have no standing -- a legal requirement.

What are my options for establishing child custody?

To realize your goal,. you will need to file a Petition to establish a residential schedule setting forth the time he is to see the child. There...

Can my child who is almost 16 write a declaration letter to the courts saying why she doesnt want to live with her dad?

Generally speaking, courts will not accept declarations from children in custody matters. If a child wishes to have his/her desires known, a...

Opposing counsel served me with a copy of their brief --the signature line on the brief was left blank on my copy.

it's a de-minimis error. Court rules allow him to sign once you pint out the fact to him the he failed to sign. The copy he filed with the court...

What are my rights and my partners rights in regards to my daughter? My partner is not her biological father.

An affidavit of paternity is a legal document signed under penalty of perjury. If he signed it knowing that he was not the Father, he can be...

I am mother living with a recovering alcoholic. Can this hurt me in a child custody battle?

It certainly won't help and you can expect that it will become an issue and that your fiance's will get dragged into the attempt to establish a...

You will need to consult with local counsel who is familiar with the Commissioner. It is difficult to advise you without examining the court file...

However, the conviction will stay on your record unless you move to expunge the record which is difficult to do. You would need a criminal defense...

Can I or should I file for no jurisdiction in Washington State? How do I do this?

As long as he resides in Washington, and if you have ever resided with him in WA., the court has both personal and subject matter jurisdiction over...

IF my hearing for withdrawal of my joiner was canceled by the other party. Where do I go from here?

The other party can't cancel a hearing that you noted. Just file a notice of withdrawal of the joinder and note the matter up for trial giving the...