Family law

Besides hiring your own attorney you have the right to ask the court to appoint a different free lawyer to help you. Don't misunderstand-you can...

I am going through a divorce and my alimony and child support that was just ordered on 01/08/2015 is over 60% of my paycheck.

Total support is limited by statute. You already know that you have to seek a Revision of the Commissioner's decision. If you do not prevail...

Am I in the wrong venue?

You have the right to file in Lincoln County because that is where the original action is filed. I think what the attorney is trying to tell you...

Could a Grand mother who does not have custody deny access to the custodian father and get an restrain order against the father?

The answer to your question is obviously yes, she can get the orders and require you to stay away. I say this because she has the orders. Your...

Can my spouse claim abandonment on me for my share of the home after being gone seven years?

If I understand the facts of your situation you left your husband 7 years ago and he never paid you for your share of the house. You also did not...

Might I be able to collect maintenance to allow me to provide for our disabled young-adult son?

If you are still married, but separated, you can ask the court to order child support for a dependent child. One of the major changes to the...

Do fathers in WA state have general rights or is it always subject to a case by case basis?

The first thing you should do is talk to a competent Thurston County lawyer. They will know the best way to proceed in this matter. There are a...

I want to get a divorce in Lincoln Co where no one is present. I live in Thurston. My ex lives outside of Thurston. She is in

As long as she signs a "Joinder" and the final papers it doesn't matter if she is a Washington resident or not. Further, Lincoln county allows...

My wife is a Washington resident and is living in Germany. Does she need a Washington lawyer to represent her?

Tort law in Germany is based upon German law. A Washington lawyer not only cannot likely practice law in Germany he/she probably has not idea what...

1 of my 2 kids turn 18 soon. Ex pulling me back to court to modify child support. Do I use the 1 or 2 child family CS schedule?

You use the two child formula until the obligation for support for the oldest child ends. Support does not necessarily end when the child turns...

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