What rights to minor children parenting & tax exemptions does a step-father have after death of spouse?

First, the children generally do not get to pick where they want to live. Sometime if the children are of suitable age and discretion, the desires...

Signed Joinder and then dissapeared?

I think that probably the best way to proceed would be a motion and declaration to the court asking the court to take formal proof and enter the...

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Do I need a family lawyer?

I agree with the other posters. The court is not going to cut the father totally out of your child's like. However, it my put limitations on the...

If I am unemployed, do I still have to pay my same amount of child support?

I agree with Elizabeth. The court order is the court order. It has to be followed until it is changed. Therefore, until you take action to...

When filing for divorce do we answer the questions as current or as it will be once divorce is final?

First, the 20 year old is generally off the table. She is an adult, so there is no jurisdiction to impose a parenting plan on her. Further,...

What legal recourse can I take if my child is witnessing domestic violence in visits with non-custodial parent?

First, the court generally does not approve of one parent interrogating a child about what is happening in the other parent's home. Therefore, I...

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Can a renewed "order of protection" supersede an existing parenting plan that has a no contact order with provisos?

I agree with Lennard that the no contact order renewal could supersede the parenting plan. I also agree with him that you should get an attorney...

When asking for a discovery. Is it of the spouse, or everyone in their household to include new boyfriend they re living with.

The law says that a person going through a divorce is required to disclose the income of other household members, if he or she knows it. If that...

Is my wife entitled to half of the value of a mobile home I purchased after we were separated

Maybe or maybe not. First, understand that in Washington, all of the property, both separate and community, is on the table for the court to...

I'm looking to start my divorce process. If there is any lawyer interested in working with fixed price rates, please contact me.

I agree with Jacob. Many of us will handle a divorce on a flat fee basis. However, what that flat fee is going to be will depend on having a...