I want to change my name after marriage but need to keep my maiden name for work. Can I legally use two different names?

Well....... people use lots of different names at different times in their lives. The problem arise up when your name with Social Security is not...

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In wa can the mother of my child take them out of state without my or the courts permission?

The first question would be: What does the parenting plan say? If there is no parenting plan, either parent can take the child anywhere. Even...

In Wa state if your filing for custody. You live in a different county than the child. Where do you file for custody?

There are three choises. He can file where he lives, where the first plan was filed or where you live. If he files other than in Spokane County,...

Step parent adoption when bio parent has had no contact and abused the child?

One thing I have learned over the years is that the courts are fickle and no one can tell you for certa8h what is going to be the end result. ...

I run into this all the time. I always suggest that my clients go to Amazon and buy two sets of books. Keep and read one, and send the other one...

Is washington a community property state?

Washington is one of nine community property states in the country. As such, all gains and losses of a couple are considered part of the...

What is the procedure for petitioning for guardianship of minor foster child in WA state

Your role would be not much more than your foster care role. You would have the right to care for him as a parent without the oversite of the...

WA state divorce law, division of personal and real property, communtiy property and separate propert

As long as there are no temporary orders or restraining orders and no violence during the process, you are free to return to your home. Please...

Washington state divorce laws

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Does WA state recognize common law marriage, WA cohabitation, meretricious relationship

No....... That being said, the courts have been developing a body of law revolving around Meretricious Relationships. If a couple acts like a...