I need a family law attorney in the Seattle area ASAP.

Modification of a parenting plan includes a number of procedural steps in order to prevail, the first being that you have to show that there is...

Can he see his child if a sex offender

Bruce's advice is sound. There is a statute in Wa. state, RCW 26.09.191, which will severely restrict his ability to have contact with the baby. ...

Can I do a motion strike to have guardianship dismissed

It is difficult to answer your question as stated. Has there been a final court order? Is this a guardianship under RCW 11 or RCW 26 -- different...

My girlfriend is a mother and her ex wont allow the children to come ot the US. We want to marry, if we do is his stance voided.

By the wording of your question, it appears that the child is in a foreign country meaning the US has no jusrisdiction over the matter unless there...

Unfortunately, under the UCCJEA, Wa. State has exclusive continuing jurisdiction over the Parenting plan as long as one party remains in WA. State....

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Can a 16 year old leave washington by themself and move to one of their parent's house in another state?

There are insufficient facts set forth to make a reasonable assessment of your case. What you can and cannot do will be controlled by the order...

I have custody of my children. My husbands children have been living with us since 2007 even though on paper she has custody.

This will be very complicated because it involves two cases — your case with your children and the case with your husband’s children. Since your...

I have an order to seek an alcohol and drug evaluation before being able to see child. I have completed treatment now how what

If the Father is not responding to your inquiries and request, I would write him a formal letter one last time making the request and send it to...

I have a seven yr son who lives w me always...his father picked him from school early and wont give him back. what do i do.

Elizabeth has laid out a good plan for you. What is not clear is whether or not you were ever married. Elizabeth’s plan is based on the assumption...

My ex is requesting to mediate a Parenting Plan that is only 3 months old.

You need to consult with an attorney. It seems to me this issue could have been rasied in the February mediation. I would refuse the mediation...