Reasonable visitation needs immediate modification

You will need to file a case in the State of Washington. Since both parents and the children now live here, Washington will have jurisdiction. ...

Mediation and Divorce?

Attorney Nguyen makes some good points. But the whole point of mediation is save the financial and emotional costs of a trial. The time utilized...

Do I have no say on healthcare decision for my teen?

While most non-emergency health care decisions (example might be orthodontia) are "joint" under your Parenting Plan until your child turns 18 (at...

For a long term marriage, how a wife could get more than half community property from divorce?

Washington is (1) a 'no fault' state so the affair or abuse are probably not going to be a factor and (2) is not a 50/50 state. The Court will...

If I'm pursuing a custody case for potential full custody can I request a hearing with DCS for child support?

The issues DCS deals with are those related to the collecting of child support and setting the amount. They have no impact on the Parenting Plan,...

Child custody

What is you question ? If they are children of this marriage (?), then there will be a residential schedule (Parenting Plan) and an order of child...

11 yrs old nephew and want to change his last name

What you do not tell us in your question is what form or how are you his "legal guardian". If it is simply something in writing signed by one or...

The earlier answer is correct in most respects. The facts you give us suggest that a Washington court would find that yours was a 'committed...

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What to expect in a default divorce?

You should probably ask your attorney. But if the other party was properly served, you may move the Court for an Order of Default and potentially...

Can I add an additional day to my visitation without the other parent's consent

It is not clear to me why you do not have a parenting plan in place now. Or why you are not the primary parent. You have evidently been...