WA state law says that the division of assets and liabilities must be just and equitable. Yes, you are entitled to your community property share...

Minor modifications of parenting plan

if the other side won't mediate, you need to take him/her to court. Your chances in court will improve if you have a competent atty.

When to file for child support and custody

after the child is born, you need an order of child support and a parenting plan. DCS can help with the order of child support. If Dad signs the...

I received a settlement from an auto accident 3 years ago. My husband now wants a divorce - is he entitled to any of these funds

the court will probably consider personal injury award separate property, under the theory that you were the one who experienced the pain and...

What should I put on the parenting plan and child support documents for divorce?

you need to fill out the mandatory forms: order of child support child support worksheet decree of dissolution findings of fact and...

At what age in the state of Washington do children have the right to chose the custodial parent?

if you have a wash parenting plan and it establishes custody in wash, you can only change it if you can prove a substantial change of circumstances...

What do I have to do to have my little girls real father to sign his rights over?

first, you can't terminate parental rights unless someone else is standing by to adopt. if that is the case, then you file a petition to terminate...

Is proof of earnings and all other income required in a child support adjustment hearing?

both sides are required to submit the following documentation: last 2 yrs fed income tax return last 6 mos paystubs last 6 mos bank...

without an order of child support, you don't have to pay anything, so, ethically, you should pay whatever you think is right. Legally, you don't...

What steps should I take to protect an upcoming inheritance should I decide to divorce.

an inheritance is considered separate property, assuming it was given to you and not the community. However, if the inheritance funds are...