Is the only option for my daughters father to get out of paying child support, is if someone else adopts her?

No, it is not possible or at least the waiver of his rights (and obligations) will not be effective. If there is an adoption, then his rights...

How does settlement of property work?

Your mother has clear rights to share in community property and there is a "presumption" that property acquired during the marriage is "community"...

You should insist on "joint decision-making" with regard to all educational decisions and you might consider a provision that if there is a...

Is there anything you can do when a family court commissioner refuses to look at both sides fairly when children are involved?

Your daughter has the option of filing and serving a Motion for Revision so that the matter will be re-heard by a Judge. This procedure does not...

How to Modify and Transfer jurisdiction

You have a jurisdictional question that depends largely on two things; have the children resided in the State of Washington for the last 6 months...

On my own parenting plan, am I still the respondent with the same case number from the papers that I was served? Or is she?

The "caption" (top of the pleadings where the names of the parties appear) remains the same. If you are the Respondent when the case is filed,...

You should perhaps think strongly about consulting with a family law attorney in your area with a thought toward either a Motion to Vacate or a...

I have a question about restraining orders

If your son is successful in obtaining a restraining order, it will depend on what he requests and how the order is worded. But usually it would...

How do i go about appealing a parenting plan?

You do not give us a lot of facts so providing an answer is difficult. (1) in what state was the Parenting Plan entered ? (2) in what state do the...

Many lawyers are not going into their offices as a result of Covid-19 guidelines and restrictions. Most of my new clients email me with a request...