What would be my next step to regain custody of son again?

First, I am surprised the court said it had no jurisdix over the children. if the children are living in King County, then certainly the Court had...

If you have reason to believe that the girlfriend is not safe, i.e. drunk driving, abusing the kids, or whatever, that could be the basis for going...

Moving Jurisdiction of a child custody order or trying to De-facto parent in the State of WA?

PA has jurisdix because the children have lived there since 2009. Washington law will not apply. Even if it did, de facto parent won't help you. ...

How to prove that it is NOT in childs best interest for father to suddenly get 90 overnights via minor modification?

Sounds like ex is blustering. However, you need to be prepared. Make sure you have his complete criminal history, declarations from 3rd party...

Wait until the courts decide whether VA or WA courts has jursidix. Then, assuming you still have temp. custody, file a petition in that court to...

Can I opt not to include my children in my divorce?

If you have children under the age of 18, you can't get divorced in King County without a parenting plan and an order of child support. Having...

Can a parenting plan include a residential schedule based on a parent's employment status?

First, it is common, and sensible, to build the residential schedule around the parties' work schedules. That way, when you are off work, you can...

I always recommend that the potential client interview several lawyers before choosing one. My process begins with a free phone interview. If...

Without a parenting plan, either side can, legally, do whatever they want. If you get a parenting plan, the most likely provision will be that...

Uncontested Divorce and pensions

Absolutely. If you want a binding agreement, put it in the divorce decree.