Does my brother have any legal right to his son?

You need to consult with a family law attorney immediately — this is a complex matter. If there are no court orders in place in Washington, she can...

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Am I responsible for son's auto insurance payments?

Your obligations are defined in your Order of Child support. The expenses you mentioned are usually set forth in paragraph 3.15 of the order. If...

What will happen to my bf on a WA state assault 4 DV charge?

Any number of things may happen — a lot will depend on what type, if any, of criminal history he has on his record. Unfortunately, once an arrest...

RCW 26.09.440 Notice -- Contents and delivery. (1) Except as provided in RCW 26.09.450 and 26.09.460, the notice of an intended relocation of the...

1) A person is guilty of assault in the first degree if he or she, with intent to inflict great bodily harm: (a) Assaults another with a...

What if my wife doesn't show up for a scheduled temporary parenting plan hearing?

Once you establish that you have properly served her in a timely fashion pursuant to court rule, the court will wait for the “second call” of the...

Where would I stsrt to file a patetion for my 14 year old son to live with me instead of his mother who has custody?

It is a common misconception that children when they reach a certain age can choose with whom they wish to reside. This is not the law in Wa....

How does one switch custody of a child, and does the child's opinion have any bearing on the custody?

Assuming there exists a current parenting plan designating the mother as the primary custodial parent, you would need to file a Petition to modify...

A person has been ordered by the court to undergo drug and alcohol testing and evaluation and has not, what recourse is there?

Yes. File and serve a motion and order to show cause for contempt and request that his contact with the children be restricted until such time as...

Single mother curious about terminating parental rights for father who is M.I.A.

This most difficult aspect of this case is the fact that your ex now resides in another State and that you do not know his exact location. He must...