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What exactly does willful abandonment and substantial refusal of parental duties entail?

Dave's answer | Answered on April 03, 2012

In order to determine what the court means by these terms, you would have to examine the case law giving rise to the restrictions under RCW...

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Should i take assets and forgo spousal maintenance after a 25 yr marriage, a homemaker the whole time

Dave's answer | Answered on April 03, 2012

There is no way to answer this without a complete financial analysis of the marital estate. D not agree to anything without first having a...

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Can I apeal a legal seperation decision?

Dave's answer | Answered on April 03, 2012

Yes. If it a temporary order, a motion for revision must be filed within 10 days after the order was signed. If it a final order, you may appeal to...

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Can a parenting plan/divorce be appealed?

Dave's answer | Answered on April 03, 2012

You may file a motion for revision within10 days after rhe order is signed. However, it sounds as if you made procedural errors which may not...

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Requesting to have witness appear by telephone

Dave's answer | Answered on April 03, 2012

You will need to consult the local rules and you may have evidentiary problems as well. Please consult with a local family law attorney who also...

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Are stepparents ever required to pay child support and contribute to college expenses of stepchildren in Washington state?

Dave's answer | Answered on April 03, 2012

No, unless there is some kind of court order stating otherwise.

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I live in Washington state. I would like to adopt a foreign national, as my heir. What would be involved in that process?

Dave's answer | Answered on April 03, 2012

A very, complex, involved, lengthy and expensive procedure that involved state laws, the law in the Philippines as well as federal immigration law....

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Do I need to give my landlord notice if I intend to move before my 1-year lease is up?

Dave's answer | Answered on April 02, 2012

If you signed a one year lease and the landlord refuses to let you out of the lease, you are responsible for all rents under the terms of the lease...

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I have full custody but never been in court, he pays child support and sees him a couple times a week, can I move out of state?

Dave's answer | Answered on April 02, 2012

If you have child support papers, he has be designated as the child's father and as such has parental rights. The relocation act applies to all...

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Wills Estate Washington

Dave's answer | Answered on April 02, 2012

Under the law, you must have two witnesses sign the will to testify as to the authenticity. Usually, support staff in the Attorneys office acts as...

Dave Hawkins's Answers (7401)

What exactly does willful abandonment and substantial refusal of parental duties entail?

Should i take assets and forgo spousal maintenance after a 25 yr marriage, a homemaker the whole time

Can I apeal a legal seperation decision?

Can a parenting plan/divorce be appealed?

Requesting to have witness appear by telephone

Are stepparents ever required to pay child support and contribute to college expenses of stepchildren in Washington state?

I live in Washington state. I would like to adopt a foreign national, as my heir. What would be involved in that process?

Do I need to give my landlord notice if I intend to move before my 1-year lease is up?

I have full custody but never been in court, he pays child support and sees him a couple times a week, can I move out of state?

Wills Estate Washington