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What can we do when there is a joint physical/custody order and the childs mother makes medical/schooling decisions without us?

Dave's answer | Answered on February 11, 2012

Decision making is controlled by the language in the parenting plan -- please refer to that document for direction. If there is joint decision...

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Can I revise parenting plan and child support if the mom now lives outside the area with a relative?

Dave's answer | Answered on February 11, 2012

Yes. You may file a Petition to modify the parenting plan alleging a substantial change of circumstances in that the child has been integrated into...

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Grandparents right to custody when parents unfit?

Dave's answer | Answered on February 11, 2012

Unfortunately, what you are seeking to accomplish can be very complex in nature. Since the State has already started a dependency action, you would...

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Had temporary parenting plan, now spouse has disappeared and cannot be found and has not visited our child in a year.

Dave's answer | Answered on February 11, 2012

This is not an unusual scenario -- it's happened to me a couple of time when dealing with an absent pro se. Since the trial date is noted in the...

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My ex-wife receives medical reimbursements but won't share

Dave's answer | Answered on February 11, 2012

You don't need to file a motion for contempt, but can file a motion to clarify and enforce the order. There is no standard form for such a motion...

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I need professional advice,I made a false police report against my fiance and the court said he could face 342 days per charge.

Dave's answer | Answered on February 11, 2012

You need to go see a criminal defense attorney immediately. By making such an admission to the police, you could be in seiorus trouble -- do not...

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Do I need to re-file for an order of indigency or do I request the trial court to transmit to the Supreme Court?

Dave's answer | Answered on February 11, 2012

Appellate procedure is complex and very expensive. In order to proceed, you must pay for and provide a verbatim report pursuant to the RAP's -- the...

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Do i need a family law attorney.

Dave's answer | Answered on February 09, 2012

Unfortunately, the answer to your question will pivot upon information that you have not provided, namely, are there any court orders in Wa. state...

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Pregnant and filing for divorce

Dave's answer | Answered on February 09, 2012

If you are currently married and pregnant with another's child, under the law it is presumed that the Father of the child is your husband, and not...

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Never married, no custody paperwork, father doesn't see child, can mother move out of state without notifying father

Dave's answer | Answered on February 08, 2012

Under the terms of the relocation statute, you only need give notice if there is some kind of custody order in place defining rights and...

Dave Hawkins's Answers (7401)

What can we do when there is a joint physical/custody order and the childs mother makes medical/schooling decisions without us?

Can I revise parenting plan and child support if the mom now lives outside the area with a relative?

Grandparents right to custody when parents unfit?

Had temporary parenting plan, now spouse has disappeared and cannot be found and has not visited our child in a year.

My ex-wife receives medical reimbursements but won't share

I need professional advice,I made a false police report against my fiance and the court said he could face 342 days per charge.

Do I need to re-file for an order of indigency or do I request the trial court to transmit to the Supreme Court?

Do i need a family law attorney.

Pregnant and filing for divorce

Never married, no custody paperwork, father doesn't see child, can mother move out of state without notifying father