Questions answered by Dave Hawkins

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What I should do about it please?

Dave's answer | Answered on February 27, 2016

You need to file a motion for contempt of court ASAP -- the longer yo wait, the more liikely it is that the motion will not be granted.

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What is the quickest way to get her back home on her schedule? I have full custody of her and she is basically running away.

Dave's answer | Answered on February 27, 2016

If he is violating the PP, you need to file a motion for contempt ASAP and really land on him. 14 year old's do not get to choose where and with...

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What forms do I need for custody, also I have a reckless endangerment on record til '19 Would that have a big impact against me?

Dave's answer | Answered on February 26, 2016

YOU need to hire counsel. This is no simple matter. We can't teach you how to litigate a case on line-- this forum was not designed for that purpose.

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Do I need to give notice of intent to move to a disappeared/non-involved parent? What happens if I fail to give notice?

Dave's answer | Answered on February 26, 2016

Yes. The language in the statute is clear. You MUST gibe him written notice of intended relocation 60 days prior to the move. The NOTICE mus be...

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Do I have grounds to reopen custody agreements to petition for full custody or alter his visitation to every other weekend?

Dave's answer | Answered on February 26, 2016

I do not k now what you mean by custody agreement -- do you man a Parenting plan signed by a Judge -- if so, that is not an agreement but a court...

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Does this mean that I won? Do I still need to go to our court date or do I need to do or file anything else?

Dave's answer | Answered on February 23, 2016

NO -- if no final orders have been entered, then the case is as it was. If you do not understand procedure, you need to hire an attorney

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Do I have any rights to break in the house and I am NOT on the lease either but the landlord knew I was there

Dave's answer | Answered on February 21, 2016

NO. You are not on the lease and you left. If you broke in that would be burglary -- a felony -- hire an attorney

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What if any are our options for potentially getting custody or set visitation of my niece?

Dave's answer | Answered on February 20, 2016

Not good. As the Father, he has an absolute right to determine who sees his child and under what circumstances that occurs. Third parties have no...

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Can a child's preference affect changing a residential schedule?

Dave's answer | Answered on February 17, 2016

Absolutely not. A child in Wa.. state NEVER gets to choose with whom she/she wants t live and to involve the child in the proceedings is a HUGE...

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How to terminate parental rights on grounds of abandonment

Dave's answer | Answered on February 15, 2016

You need to hire an attorney. if paternity was never established, legally he is not the Father of the child. That is what paternity means. You have...

Dave Hawkins's Answers (7401)

What I should do about it please?

What is the quickest way to get her back home on her schedule? I have full custody of her and she is basically running away.

What forms do I need for custody, also I have a reckless endangerment on record til '19 Would that have a big impact against me?

Do I need to give notice of intent to move to a disappeared/non-involved parent? What happens if I fail to give notice?

Do I have grounds to reopen custody agreements to petition for full custody or alter his visitation to every other weekend?

Does this mean that I won? Do I still need to go to our court date or do I need to do or file anything else?

Do I have any rights to break in the house and I am NOT on the lease either but the landlord knew I was there

What if any are our options for potentially getting custody or set visitation of my niece?

Can a child's preference affect changing a residential schedule?

How to terminate parental rights on grounds of abandonment