Questions answered by Dave Hawkins

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If filling for a parenting plan, can we file in our county or the county that the child lives?

Dave's answer | Answered on February 26, 2015

Venue (the place where yo file) is proper in the county in which the child resides.

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How many time can a non custodial parent file for change of a parenting plan

Dave's answer | Answered on February 26, 2015

A party can file until a court states that there should be no more Petitions filed. Teh way to stip it is to ask for CR 11 sanctions, but you will...

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A parenting plan has been in place for a year can a non costadal parent request a modication to get custody for no reason

Dave's answer | Answered on February 26, 2015

If there is a final parenting plan in place, either party can Petition to modify the plan proving first that there is adequate cause to do so.,...

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Hubby leaving,he had no job.I have ptsd from his drinking.I Can't hold a job right now, have a 7yr old, what should he pay?

Dave's answer | Answered on February 26, 2015

Child support in Wa. is based on the income of the parties. Your question is possible to answer without specific facts as to both parties incomes. ...

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My daughter is being bullied in high school. What can I do? Since my husband her father died she is an easy target.

Dave's answer | Answered on February 26, 2015

Your need to talk to the Principle or school counselor. You are the parent. The school may have a 0 tolerance policy regarding bullying that may...

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If my kids have been with their dad for 3 years because I let them go and now he doesn't want to give them back what can I do?

Dave's answer | Answered on February 26, 2015

Verbal agreements are unenforceable when it come to custody of children. Sadly, you made a serious error that will have to be resolved in...

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I need help with a parenting plan (divorce)vs an out of state father

Dave's answer | Answered on February 25, 2015

The first step is to file a Petition for dissolution and to establish a Parenting Plan -- next comes the hard part, serving him -- he has to be...

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If my child's father tries to take her and has no custodial rights, what happens to him?

Dave's answer | Answered on February 25, 2015

YOU NEED A PARENTING PLAN!!! If he kept your daughter and he is on the birth certificate, it would be very, very difficult and expensive to get...

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If I turn myself in on vouyerism charges and the victims do not wish to press charges will the court drop charges

Dave's answer | Answered on February 25, 2015

Yuu need to post this under criminal law. Domestic violence does not include voyerism

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Can divorce/custody be filed in a different state than the one the children & other spouse live?

Dave's answer | Answered on February 25, 2015

Of course your spouse can file in another state, but Wa. state has jurisdiction over the kids if they have lived here for 6 months and the other...

Dave Hawkins's Answers (7401)

If filling for a parenting plan, can we file in our county or the county that the child lives?

How many time can a non custodial parent file for change of a parenting plan

A parenting plan has been in place for a year can a non costadal parent request a modication to get custody for no reason

Hubby leaving,he had no job.I have ptsd from his drinking.I Can't hold a job right now, have a 7yr old, what should he pay?

My daughter is being bullied in high school. What can I do? Since my husband her father died she is an easy target.

If my kids have been with their dad for 3 years because I let them go and now he doesn't want to give them back what can I do?

I need help with a parenting plan (divorce)vs an out of state father

If my child's father tries to take her and has no custodial rights, what happens to him?

If I turn myself in on vouyerism charges and the victims do not wish to press charges will the court drop charges

Can divorce/custody be filed in a different state than the one the children & other spouse live?