What is required of me if I sue for custody of my younger brother?

You can file for third party custody, however, you must allege and prove that both parents are unfit and the child cannot be in the legal custody...

Re: Family law for modification of PP. how to stop my employer from

Either you or your employers attorney mus file a motion to quash -- that is the only way to stop the subpoena.

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How does a judge make a decision?

At trail, based upon the testimony of the parties and the exhibits proffered and entered into evidence.

Is it beneficial to have a GAL when petitioning to modify a parenting plan (major mod)?

Most assuredly, however, if the GAL does not support your position game over. One note, there is much more to a Petition for modification than just...

Does the child relocation act pertain to families that already have a parenting plan in place

It only applies to custody orders in existence at the time of relocation.

My Daughter was taken on "field trip" during supervised visit without my premission. Who do I file complaint with?

You'll need to obtain counsel to file the appropriate motion with the court. You will have difficulty in that anything the child says is...

How is it possible for a non custodial grandparent to be able to obtain confidential information from a state run school (ECEAP)

Impossible to say without further investigation. Please retain counsel.

I have a friend who has lived with a man for 9+ years they have a house together but no kids. Her name is on the loans an title

One of them needs to petition the court to divide up the property that was acquired during the relationship -- if they cannot agree, a Judge will...

Live in girlfriend of 7 years took our 3 year old out of state. paternity affidavit, no plan. is this custodial interference?

No. She is the child's custodial parent and can go wherever she wants to with the child regardless of your wishes. The only way to prevent this is...

In WA state, I brought a home into marriage & put husband on deed. Now divorcing, is the home seperate or community property?

The home may very well have both a community and separate property aspect to it -- this is not unusual in cases such as yours.