You should probably immediately consult with a local attorney here in Washington and consider immediately filing here. You did not indicate with...

Probably the first thing to do is to go to the courthouse and get a copy of what he filed, and if a hearing is scheduled.

Probably you would start with a Petition to Establish Parentage and a parenting plan, along with a Summons. Look to find the pattern forms at...

If I understand the facts correctly, this is a Texas-issued divorce decree but neither party now resides in Texas (Father in Washington; Mother in...

You will need to contact legal counsel in your area to discuss in detail. You should probably also reach out to her family so they know where you...

You need to file a parentage action seeking a court-ordered parenting plan immediately. And you will likely need or benefit from the help of a...

It is not clear why you have waited 4 years to address this issue. If an irregularity occurred in adopting the final papers, it should have been...

Although the question suggests you live in Seattle, it would be helpful for attorneys to know where your mother resides (in which county). Then...

The timing is important. Under certain federal laws related to children and state jurisdiction, in general that state in which the child has last ...

You probably need to ask for a full refund of your initial deposit and seek new counsel. Hiring an expert of some kind is not usually a condition...