What if i signed my pp under distress so i could be in my childs life?

The question pivots upon how long ago you signed the final order. If it less than a year, you may be able to vacate the order under CR 60, but it...

Can a child custody case that has been to trial be modifyed in another county

If the child still resides in Snohomish County, you should respond to the modification in Mason and ask the court to dismiss because of improper...

Serving papers

The Petition to establish Paternity may be served at her residence by leaving the documents with some person of suitable age and discretion then...

There is no age prohibition on issuing a subpoena to a minor. Your parents need not be present in court, although in family law cases, the Judge...

WA state divorce: Will I be forced to sell my homestead if it's my only asset? I'm at poverty level, he's vacationing in Mexico

In Wa. State, a trial court has the obligation to dispose of all property in a fair, just and equitable manner -- there is no magic formula. To...

If mom fails to pick up the kids on time, can I enroll them in school

.Is the custody agreement a court order signed by a Judge? If so, that document defines the parameters of the residential schedule. To act contrary...

My ex boyfrieds new girl friend has pictures of my son on her facebook. Calling him her baby. Can i legaly make her remove them?

This is not really a family law question -- it has to do with internet law, privacy and copyright -- very technical, and complicated areas of the...

What does "Each party agrees that he/she shall not seek any family allowance or support from the estate" mean in a pre-nup?

An individual may seek an award from an estate by Petitioning the court for an allowance pursuant to RCW 11.54.010, i.e. Award to surviving spouse,...

Motion to Clarify agreed support order filed in 2009.

The best answer I can give you is to ask for both, i.e. a motion to clarify or in the alternative a motion for adjustment. Be sure to provide all...

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We have had no contact with my sons father for 7 or more years. is it necessary in WA for him to consent to a name change?

It's unclear what the status of your case is with him. If you could not get him served, there are procedures in place to move forward to finalize...