Under the law, if you are currently married , the husband is presumed to be the Fathee of the chil, even though u maynot be living together. The...

Grandpa has custody

Your visitaiton is defined by the terms of your parenting plan. If he violates that order by refusing to abide by the PP you can file a motion for...

Can a person be forced to terminate parental rights?

The state may ask you if you want to voluntarily terminate your rights, if you refuse, they may go ahead and file a motion for the Court to sign an...

Child support may be modified when a party makes new income or when a child reaches a new age bracket. The new age bracket begins when the child...

Grounds for annulment in WA State

This seems to be a very common question. First, WA does not have an annulment statute. You can Petition the court to have a marriage declared...

No contact order violation

Impossible to say. If you cannot afford an attorney, the first words out of your mouth at the hearing should be that you want a public defender. If...

Procedures for seeking full custody in WA state

Most likely, you wou;d need to file a modificaton in Utah because Utah courts will have orignal continuing jurisdiction to decide custody issues...

Filing for divorce, property division

If you live in Wa., your wife has a community interest in the house. As to who will temporarily remain in the house until trial, the Court usually...

Getting father to pay for child support in WA state

A parent cannot avoid paying child support -- there is a statutory duty to support children of the marriage. So, there is nothing he can do -- he...

Factors for determining custody and visitation rights in WA state

For the purposes of temporary orders, the Court considers the follwong factors when making a ruling: (1) The relative strength, nature, and...