Is mediation mandatory in WA state?

Yes. In King county, unless there is a DV order in effect, all parties in all cases are required to attend mediation/settlement conference prior to...

When I have my ex served with the family law papers for court do I attach the declaration and

You are reuquired to serve the opposing party with all docuemtns that you file and documents the Judge will reivew at any heraing. Failure to do so...

If I filed sworn documentation of my child's statements to show a change in circumstance would this be considered hearsay?

Not only is it hearsay, but it is child hearsay -- a double whammy. At least in King county, you would be chastised not only for using hearsay...

Filing N-336, denied N-400 but I have US passport

Sure you can. You need to file the 336 within 30 days after the date of the order and pay the 650 filing fee. Caveat -- please hire a attorney...

Had an agreed Temp plan then there was a clerks file for dismissal. Are the parties bound by the temp plan/visitation?

You are bound by the temporary parenting plan until the case is dismissed. Someone needs to take action to prevent the dismissal if you want to...

My husband and I have third party custody of my great nephew we now woul like to start the adoption process.

In order to adopt the child, you would need to file a motion to terminate the mother's parental rights or get her consent. Custody is not the...

Probably -- it depends on AMA standards of practice -- it won't help in the dissolution. All property acquired prior to marriage is considered as...

There is no way to know wihout checking with the authorities. I would hire a criminal law defense attorney and have him/her check on your status.

What can I do legally?

You need to get an ex parte order giving you custody and ordering him to bring the child back to Wa. state. The Federal and state authorites can...

In wa. state, a custodial parent has an absolute right to control who sees the child. The Grandparent visitation statute in Wa. state was declared...