Changing full custody to joint custody in WA state

You simply can;t change a PP, it's a court order -- you have to file a petition to modify the PP showing there is adequate cause to do so -- it's...

Step parent adoption and abandoned bio dad

In order to have a step-parent adoption, the biological Father MUST consent. You stated yourself that he will not agree, so that's a good indicator...

Do I have to pay child support in order to get a parenting plan?

BOth parents have a statutory duty to financially support a child. If the mother goes on public assistance, the State of Wa. will come after you...

How can I stop continuous legal actions from my ex husband?

if yon did not like the outcome of the final orders, you had to have appealed the same within 30 days of the orders being signed. If you wait until...

My husband abused me and now i want a divorce can i make him pay for it?

The only thing to pay for is the filing fee and you may be able to get a waiver for that.

If the 2 of us want to work it out and he signed the dismissal papers does the attorney have the right to hold it back and not f

Yes because he is represented by counsel and if the attorney was not given the opportunity to advise him as to what was agreed upon, this is...

My ex lives on the property his step sister owns, I took my daughter there so she could pick something up, am I trespassing?

Trespassing is not the critical issues, involving your child is and the court will not be happy about that at all. The paramount rule is that you...

I need to file contempt charges but not sure how. I am Pro Se in a custody battle. Do I file per visit I lost or one contempt?

You need to hire an attorney now. Your pre-trial March 12th which is 11 days away. You should have been preparing for trial for the last two...

CPS coming to house tomorrow. What can I expect?

They will interview and look at the child's bedroom. After they leave , you should immediately schedule an appointment with a family law attorney.

You just file and mail the note for motion and final papers to his attorney, setting a hearing 15 days after you mail the documents. You also must...