How can I proceed if I can't serve her?

If you serve the papers yourself, you will not get valid service. Service needs to be hand delivery by a non-party, competent to testify. Your...

How do I go about taking custody back in a temporary non-parental custody agreement? What steps do I take?

You need to file a motion to vacate the emergency temporary non-parental custody order. Ask for police assistance to collect your child. If the...

What are my rights in regards to filing for termination of parental rights due to abandonment?

You will not be able to legally terminate his parental rights unless you can find someone to adopt him. Even if you had someone willing to adopt,...

Can I file for a no contact or restraining order?

The anti-harassment forms are designed to be used by litigants that don't have attorneys. Download the forms on the Washington State Court website...

A big part of litigation is a process called discovery. You can serve him with interrogatories and requests for production. Interrogatories are...

How do I get divorced?

1. Fill out summons and petition 2. Serve same on op. party. (hand delivery by 3rd party, not a party, competent to testify) 3. Draft...

REFUSE DIVORCE. It doesn't matter if he "refuses" to give you a divorce. WA is a no-fault state. You will get divorced if you file the proper...

CANI I TAKE THE TRUCK?

I discourage self help. You need to file a motion for contempt / motion to enforce. For the contempt, you will first need to get an order to show...

Jurisdiction and getting my kids back?

I think I already answered this question. Basically, AZ may have the stronger claim because the children have lived there the past 5 years, esp....

Is my court ordered child support negotiable when the children are not in my presence?

The order of child support remains in effect and enforceable until it is changed. It doesn't matter if the children are not living with you for 2...