What are the guidelines for visitation when the non custodial parent lives 6 hours away?

The development of long distance parenting plans is not uncommon. Usually, the parties agree to meet at a half way point to transfer the child for...

How to terminate parental rights ?

Unfortunately, you have misconstrued the law. Termination proceedings can only occur in the following circumstances: Where there is a pending...

My ex is violating the criminal no contact order.. do I have to report him? I don't want him to get in more trouble?

The prosecutor will most definitely be upset with you. You are displaying the classic symptoms of the battered woman syndrome. By not pushing...

Is there any form of an emergency motion to submit paper work at a later date for a family law issue?

She can always file for a continuance of the trial date, however, the Judge will not be inclined to grant such a request of she has not followed...

How much would it be to change my two month yr old sons middle and last name?

If yo don;t know where the Father is, that will be the most difficult and expensive aspect of the, i.e. finding him.

If this guy comes to my house, What can I do? Also, if I see him at the gym, that we both go to, what should I do?

Is he restrained from contacting you are are you restrained from contacting him -- read the order carfeully -- it makes a big difference.

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Can parents have shared custody in two states?

Courts in Wa. are not fond of such arrangements --there are studies out there specifying that such an arrangement can be confusing for the child....

We've been divorced 2 years ago through mediation. How do I get the parenting plan modified? The old one doesn't work anymore

If there has been a substantial change of circumstances since the last parenting plan was entered, the you may file a Petition to modify the plan. ...

I'm looking for a good child custody attorney for Vancouver, Washington.

This is a very specialized case and I would advise that your schedule an in-person interview with an attorney in Vancouver or Portland. A lot of...

What advise can you give me for my boy who was missing at school then found 1 hour later?

This is not really a child custody question, but a question regarding whether the school is properly taking care of your child. You would need to...