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My husband and I were gifted a car. It's in my name, but we are both on the insurance policy. If we divorce, who does it go to?

Dave's answer | Answered on February 04, 2015

The intent of the gifter is controlling. If it was gifted to both of you while you were married, it si a community asset. If it was gifted to one...

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I think I need a modification on my custody, but I want to make sure it shouldn't be something different.

Dave's answer | Answered on February 04, 2015

Unless you do not file a Petition to modify the PP you do have to comply strictly with the current parenting plan or risk being found in contempt...

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How do I obtain a writ of mandamus against a corrupt group of city council members in my city that is trying to tax and steal?

Dave's answer | Answered on February 04, 2015

You go to court and file a Petition for a writ of mandamus pursuant to local rules. YOu should not do this witout hiring an attorney because such a...

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Waiting for proposed child support modification from WA Prosecuting Attorney. My original decree was from another state

Dave's answer | Answered on February 04, 2015

In order to get post-secondary support, the new order must contain language granting the same. Absent that, the prosecutor has standard language...

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Joint decision, daycare - what to do?

Dave's answer | Answered on February 04, 2015

Send her a certified letter asking to mediate the issue and advise her that if she refuses, you will have no choice but to file a Petition to...

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Mediation, cause for punishment?

Dave's answer | Answered on February 04, 2015

If you tried mediation and it failed, your next step is a motion for contempt or a Petition to modify the PP

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Can I file an anti-harassment order against my ex for falsely reporting me to CPS?

Dave's answer | Answered on February 04, 2015

Sure you can, however, I doubt it will be granted. What you describe is not harassment.

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I was married in ID, we have been separated for three years. My ex lives in ID, I live in WA. In which state do I file?

Dave's answer | Answered on February 03, 2015

If the home state of he child is in ID, then ID would be the better jurisdiction because Wa. state has no jurisdiction over the child, so there is...

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Normal percentage division of Mesotheloma settlement 1 spouse 3 natural children 1 adopted child. All children adults.

Dave's answer | Answered on February 03, 2015

This question has nothing to do with family law -- please post under personal injury

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How do I go about making a parenting plan?

Dave's answer | Answered on February 03, 2015

Lots of unanswered questions. If you let them live with Dad out of State, then Wa. state no longer has jurisdiction over the kids and you will need...

Dave Hawkins's Answers (7401)

My husband and I were gifted a car. It's in my name, but we are both on the insurance policy. If we divorce, who does it go to?

I think I need a modification on my custody, but I want to make sure it shouldn't be something different.

How do I obtain a writ of mandamus against a corrupt group of city council members in my city that is trying to tax and steal?

Waiting for proposed child support modification from WA Prosecuting Attorney. My original decree was from another state

Joint decision, daycare - what to do?

Mediation, cause for punishment?

Can I file an anti-harassment order against my ex for falsely reporting me to CPS?

I was married in ID, we have been separated for three years. My ex lives in ID, I live in WA. In which state do I file?

Normal percentage division of Mesotheloma settlement 1 spouse 3 natural children 1 adopted child. All children adults.

How do I go about making a parenting plan?