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My babymama is just not having it and she doesn't want me around and I want to sign over my rights but do i have to continue to

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on December 28, 2010

Just to build on Mr. Clement's answer - the State will only allow you to terminate your rights if the mom gets married, her new husband is ready...

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Severe economic hardship and support calculations

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on December 28, 2010

The statute says you can ask to have support modified 24 months after the original order is entered even with no change of circumstances. If there...

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I have a parenting plan but my mature 12 year old does not want to visit his father. Does he have to go?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on December 28, 2010

Does your parenting plan have an alternative dispute resolution section? Can you go to mediation and discuss this? The leading case in WA on visits...

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Victim of Assault 4th degree, will the charge stick?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on December 28, 2010

Advise the prosecutor that you are willing to testify and plan on showing up. If you miss a court appearance the prosecutor will be more likely to...

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Where in Pierce County can we get help POA has financial resources, Daughter does not. Please help guide us. Where do we go?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on December 28, 2010

Google "Adult Protective Services Pierce County". The Attorney in Fact (that is what you are referring to as the POA) should have checks and...

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The Plaintiffs are refusing to answer an Interrogatory.

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on December 28, 2010

Two wrongs never make a right. If you are not satisfied with the answers you received, go read CR26. The whole thing. Then, write to the other side...

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My daughter wants her boyfriend to move out. He refuses

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on December 27, 2010

This isn't really a landlord/tenant problem, it is more a family law problem. His future living arrangements are not her issue if they are not...

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I am being sued by a collection agency for my credit card debt. of $5467. How to respond to the papers I have been served?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on December 27, 2010

You need to file a notice of appearance and an answer and affirmative defenses. You have been served with discovery. The burden is on the plaintiff...

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Can the mother of a child leave the state without a parenting plane

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on December 27, 2010

If there are no orders regarding parenting or child support then the mother can leave with the child and move to another state. WA retains...

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I got an Infration from a traffic cam for a right turn on a red light, do I contest or ask for mitigation?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on December 27, 2010

Or you could do a consult with an attorney who handles photo tickets and see if there is a problem with the citation such that you can ask to have...

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My babymama is just not having it and she doesn't want me around and I want to sign over my rights but do i have to continue to

Severe economic hardship and support calculations

I have a parenting plan but my mature 12 year old does not want to visit his father. Does he have to go?

Victim of Assault 4th degree, will the charge stick?

Where in Pierce County can we get help POA has financial resources, Daughter does not. Please help guide us. Where do we go?

The Plaintiffs are refusing to answer an Interrogatory.

My daughter wants her boyfriend to move out. He refuses

I am being sued by a collection agency for my credit card debt. of $5467. How to respond to the papers I have been served?

Can the mother of a child leave the state without a parenting plane

I got an Infration from a traffic cam for a right turn on a red light, do I contest or ask for mitigation?