The biggest problem you may have is serving her the Petition for Dissolution. There is an International treaty dictating how and when you can serve...

Domestic Violence 2nd degree

It'sa no longer in your hands. If the State has already charged him, there is not muich you can do to stop the process. You can ask the Prosecutor...

Can a 16 year old in WA choose not to have court ordered visitation with their father?

The short anser to your question isn No. Both children and parents are subject to the parenting plan which is a court order. Failure to follow that...

Common Law Marriage vs. Legal Marriage in WA

What you term as common law marriage has never existed in Wa. state. Coupes in Wa. can engage in marriage or doemestic partnerships which entitle...

If I get married on the last day of the month, does my ex-spouse have any obligation to pay spousal support for that month?

The answer to your question pivots upon the language in the Decree.

What can be done when the parents of a joint-custody child disagree on medical issues?

Every Wa. State parenting plan has a provision for resolving disputes such as this through mediation, that would be the first action to take. If...

Can the mother of my children keep them from me if up to date on child support payments. We are in the beginning of a divorce.

Child suport has nothing to do with visitation and parenting issues -- they are separate and independent from one another. If she has physical...

How can I protect my children from their grandmother?

The most practical solution is to hire an attorrey to help you with this. Unless and until you can prove that the Grandmother's behavior is harming...

I live with my boyfriend for 11 years in the state of washington and we have 4 children together, can I legally move out?

If the restr1ining order says anything about his visitation or contact witt the kids, you must comply with the relocation act before you move. That...

What sort of action can he persue against me?

HIs remedy is to file a motion to terminate the no contact order ( protection order) or set it aside. However, given his legal problems, I'n not...