Questions answered by Jay W. Neff

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Do I resubmit original papers as evidence

Jay's answer | Answered on July 21, 2016

I agree with counsel. Don't let your anxiety get the better of you. Lots of people have this issue, so you're not alone. While hearings may be...

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Is it better to go through legal separation first, or is it cleaner to begin with a divorce?

Jay's answer | Answered on July 21, 2016

I agree with counsel that a legal separation and a divorce are not the same thing. However, you need to understand that they are very similar in...

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How can I enforce a money judgment for child support issued in New York state to be enforced in Washington state?

Jay's answer | Answered on July 19, 2016

I agree with Neal. Another thing that you might consider is getting a certified copy of the judgment from NY and registering here. Then you could...

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Quickest and cheapest way to get a divorce.

Jay's answer | Answered on July 18, 2016

I agree with the other attorney that you will probably need the assistance of an attorney. However, I have what is probably bad news for you. The...

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I want to modify child support. However, the other parent refuses to work, what can I do?

Jay's answer | Answered on July 14, 2016

You are probably going to need an attorney's help with this. You are going to need to prove that the other party is capable of work and that she...

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Does Washington state have a similar "jackson credit" like CA. for child support?

Jay's answer | Answered on July 13, 2016

I agree with Neal. However, I have to say that I have also seen the DCS do some things with child support that have made me scratch my head. So,...

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What are the notice requirements for a hearing to modify child support?

Jay's answer | Answered on July 13, 2016

I agree with the other answers. You should also look at Snohomish County local court rule 6 about deadlines for when documents have to be filed...

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How do you deal with child custody when you and the child's father live in different states?

Jay's answer | Answered on July 06, 2016

You said that you and the father were never married. Therefore, the first thing that occures to me to ask is whether paternity was ever legally...

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How do I get custody of my grand child when I live in Washington and the Child in Montana?

Jay's answer | Answered on July 06, 2016

You are almost surely going to have to talk to a Montana lawyer. Since child custody is a matter of state law, and since the child lives in...

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In the event of a divorce, would my son be able to keep his home that he owned outright before his marriage without a prenup?

Jay's answer | Answered on July 06, 2016

I tend to agree with the other attorney. However, as a practical matter, there is no good way to guarantee what the outcome of some future divorce...

Jay W. Neff's Answers (773)

Do I resubmit original papers as evidence

Is it better to go through legal separation first, or is it cleaner to begin with a divorce?

How can I enforce a money judgment for child support issued in New York state to be enforced in Washington state?

Quickest and cheapest way to get a divorce.

I want to modify child support. However, the other parent refuses to work, what can I do?

Does Washington state have a similar "jackson credit" like CA. for child support?

What are the notice requirements for a hearing to modify child support?

How do you deal with child custody when you and the child's father live in different states?

How do I get custody of my grand child when I live in Washington and the Child in Montana?

In the event of a divorce, would my son be able to keep his home that he owned outright before his marriage without a prenup?