Do I have property rights to our home in a divorce if my spouse purchased the home BEFORE the marriage but signed a quit claim ?

Quitclaim deed or not, you have rights in the property if, during the marriage, any mortgage or property tax payments were made, or if money was...

In Washington there is no threshold age at which a child may decide custody for herself. However, a child's wishes are a statutory factor the...

Should I try for guardianship or custody of my granddaughter? My son ok either way, mom changes her mind often

Your granddaughter - as well as her parents - are lucky to have such a supportive family member like you. You will need to file a non-parental...

How do I go about enforcing a family law judgement?

First, in Washington judgments are generally enforcible for 10 years, but can be renewed through the court before those 10 years expire. If the the...

Spousal support request by spouse of 10.5 yrs marriage?

When deciding whether and how much and how long to award spousal maintenance in a case, the courts look to the factors set forth in RCW 26.09.090,...

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Restrictions come in different types, but will generally center around granting only one parent decision-making already, and various kinds of...

I need legal advice on settling a contempt of court charge out of court.

Settlement out of court is preferable when possible because you retain control over the outcome. But it does require two willing parties. If the...

Put the case caption at the top of your witness list, and title the document "witness list", then start listing all of your witnesses who have...

My husband changed the locks on our house in california. I temporarily moved to my daughters in Washington state for 6 mos.

As a married couple, you are both entitled to access to the home, and police will typically not get involved since this is a civil domestic issue....

After a order for support has ended, is a contempt motion allowed?

Thank you for your question. I would suggest that you file a motion to reduce the arrears to a judgment. I would need more information to advise...