How is my ex-wife required to use child support? Do I have a right to demand she provide a budget and account for expenses?

You can't legally force her to budget her child support in a certain way, but why can't you sign the kids up for extracurricular activities? You'd...

I am in the process of a divorce.

If your dissolution is occurring in Kitsap County then a settlement conference is required prior to setting a trial. Hopefully one side or the...

Our family friend has 3 children and the mother has fled to Hawaii from WA with them without letting him know.

First question is whether or not there is a parenting plan. I assume not, since they were living together. He definitely needs to act fast, hire an...

Can a landlord force tenant to pay to replace carpet that was ruined upon moving in?

RCW 59.18.130(10) disallows a landlord from charging your for "normal wear and tear" conditions if you paid a nonrefundable cleaning fee at the...

I am in the midst of a divorce. My spouse and I have a beautiful home that we have both worked very hard to obtain. .

I agree with the other two answers but I would add that it would probably be helpful for you guys to get a formal appraisal on the property. $500...

Gun rights for a family member in the same household as a convicted felon

You have to find a way to ensure that your gun is not accessible to your uncle. This normally means a gun safe that he does not have access to. As...

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Family law

There are a lot of "unknowns" in your question. When you say he "hit you with a contempt of court" that implies that in some way you are violating...

Does a spouse need to be included in child support?

There is a space on the worksheets and financial declaration for her new husband's income to be disclosed, but it does not change her basic child...