Patricia Lynn Steele

Patricia Lynn Steele's Answers (15)

Tacoma, WA

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Tacoma, WA

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +3 more

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WA State. Single mother leaves child with grandparents. Never returns. What is first action?

Patricia's answer | Answered on June 01, 2015

You need to file a third party custody action. Both parents must be found by the Court to be unfit to parent the child. There are a number of...

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I'm looking urgently for a divorce lawyer Tacoma area, for tomorrow morning 9 am. Is there anyone willing to do this?

Patricia's answer | Answered on May 28, 2015

If you cannot find someone to appear for you, I would recommend contacting the Court at 9 a.m. tomorrow and speaking to the family law department...

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In pierce county can I file a motion of contempt if my sons father is not following the case schedule including parenting class?

Patricia's answer | Answered on May 28, 2015

You are certainly allowed to file it, but it likely will not yield any meaningful results. To establish contempt, you have to demonstrate willful...

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How difficult would it be to change from 50/50 custody agreement back to my ex having our kids every other weekend?

Patricia's answer | Answered on May 20, 2015

To modify a parenting plan, you have to establish a substantial change in circumstances. You should speak to an attorney about the specifics of...

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Custodial parent wanting to relocate outside of school District

Patricia's answer | Answered on May 19, 2015

The RCW's list several factors the Court considers in relocation matters. Whether or not your relocation will be granted in a temporary order is...

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