If I filed for divorce 3 years ago?

In Washington, your divorce 90-day "waiting period" starts the day you properly "serve" your spouse with the summons and petition for divorce. See...

For a postnuptial agreement can we both go to one law firm or do our lawyers need to come from separate practices?

You each need your own lawyer with no conflicts of interest to execute a valid and binding postnuptial agreement that will be effective and above...

Can my 16 year old decide to live with her father?

Seek a court order as quickly as you can. If you already have a parenting plan or court order specifying your daughter will live with you during...

From the information you have provided I highly recommend you consult with a qualified family law attorney as soon as possible. Married couples...

Can I keep my son from his father? Never married, no parenting plan, no paternity paperwork done, & no child support.

Sound like your "ex" has major behavioral issues. In your case, your son's health, safety, and well-being are the most important thing. I...

Does child support cover school lunches?

Child support is paid for the "basic necessities of life." The paying parents are also expected to pay the majority of the expenses for their...

Is my marriage legal?

You can be divorced in any Superior Court in any county in the State of Washington and the divorce will be legal in all of the counties in...

There is no Washington law that requires insurance be combined for married couples.

I'm sorry you are going through this. As a first step, make a clear demand on the other parent to include you in future decisions going forward as...

Will I still get child support when my baby's father gets a settlement?

Unless you have a child support order in place, you won't have a claim for any of your ex-boyfriend's settlement money. Even if you have a child...