How can another family member or close friend take over legal guardianship, and how easy is it to happen?

A "guardianship" would not seem to be the answer and a guardianship is not applicable to your situation based on the facts you presented. If you...

Can a Parenting Plan be modified by arbitration?

While I concur with the previous answer, keep in mind that the Judge or Commissioner that must sign off on any modified Parenting Plan has...

Can we both use the same lawyer?

Your question lacks specifics that would be helpful. In general, a lawyer cannot represent parties with opposing claims nor can the lawyer use...

What age can the children legaly decide not to visit?

In Washington, a child cannot determine their own visitation schedule or lack thereof until they reach the age of 18 (age of majority). However,...

How can we overturn this ridiculous temporary order since he was informed of the hearing 5 days after it happened?

You have two procedural options but both of those should include the step of engaging an attorney in the area where the case is pending (I presume...

Which county court has jurisdiction: Snohomish,King, or Kittitas co? Is ex-parte (family court) is the best way to start?

You did not say where your ex-husband lived. But if you file in any county other than Kittitas, you will have to pay a whole new filing fee. The...

How do I pro se file a petition for modification of maintenance in Washington state?

The answer to the question will depend, in part, upon when the last Order of Child Support entered. If it has been more than 2 years, you can file...

If you have trial on Dec. 11th, (3 weeks from now), it is time for you to consult with an attorney (immediately). There are so many facts that are...

Can I legally sell my house with a protection order on me barring me from it?

As to your actual question, "can you sell the house", If you filed in Island County, the Court in Island County will issue an order prohibiting...

How do I get a copy of a name change court order for a minor in a sealed case filed in year 2004?

Name change files are not usually sealed unless it is an adoption. But in any event, asking a question like this at 4:00 p.m. on a Friday to...