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How long does it take for a legal seperation / divorce to be finalized in Washington Stae? Both parties have not signed the

Dave's answer | Answered on February 16, 2015

As I already stated, you need to see an attorney. You have to respond to the Petition within 20 days by filing a response tot eh Petition which ma...

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I been married almost 10 years. We been living seperate . I just been served a

Dave's answer | Answered on February 16, 2015

First off, you have not been properly served. You should take the Summons and Petition to an attorney for assistance, it has to be responded to in...

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My children have reached 18 and the state is still collecting child support.

Dave's answer | Answered on February 16, 2015

The answer depends on whether the State is collecting back support, current support via a court order or current support aai an administrative...

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My child's father has custody of my son, I signed the rights to him back in nov. Of 2012...biggest mistake.

Dave's answer | Answered on February 16, 2015

Depends on what kind of document you sieend and the language therein. You will need to consult with a family law attorney who can review the...

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Can a non custodial parent with supervised visitation request full custody now that the custodial parent has neglected the child

Dave's answer | Answered on February 16, 2015

There is no such thing as full custody in Wa. state -- one parent is designated as the primary custodial parent and the other parent has...

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With a temporary visitation set up what can be done if the other parent is not comforting to agreement the courts have set?

Dave's answer | Answered on February 16, 2015

A parenting plan is a court order. if he refuses to follow the court order ,you file a motion for contemt of court -- simple. He has no choice in...

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What steps to take?

Dave's answer | Answered on February 16, 2015

It is likely you may now have to litigate this case in Florida. Did he give you notice on intended relocation? You will need to hire counsel to...

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What income to determine child support?

Dave's answer | Answered on February 16, 2015

Child support is based o current income -- if his income has increased, so will his child support obligation if your income stays the same.

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Does non-custodial parent have power to withhold child if he misunderstands parenting plan?

Dave's answer | Answered on February 16, 2015

Unless the PP was drafted really badly, its clear as to who gets the holidays. if he tries to do that again, advise him the you will be filing a...

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Moving with paternity affidavit

Dave's answer | Answered on February 15, 2015

If there is no court order giving him any type of visitation, you need not comply with the relocation act. However, be warned that the new state...

Dave Hawkins's Answers (7401)

How long does it take for a legal seperation / divorce to be finalized in Washington Stae? Both parties have not signed the

I been married almost 10 years. We been living seperate . I just been served a

My children have reached 18 and the state is still collecting child support.

My child's father has custody of my son, I signed the rights to him back in nov. Of 2012...biggest mistake.

Can a non custodial parent with supervised visitation request full custody now that the custodial parent has neglected the child

With a temporary visitation set up what can be done if the other parent is not comforting to agreement the courts have set?

What steps to take?

What income to determine child support?

Does non-custodial parent have power to withhold child if he misunderstands parenting plan?

Moving with paternity affidavit