There are attorneys who have been successful going after CPS. One firm which did so I believe to be John Connelly's firm. That firm is located in...

Family law

It is wise to discuss with your attorney the status of your case and your concerns. While it is often of little comfort, the reality is that as...

Ms. Powell is correct. We don't have debtors' prison in this country, but it is true that the failure to pay child support can land one in jail. ...

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

Both counsel are correct. Nothing can happen unless something happens--either you file for a divorce and division of the property or he files. ...

From your question, it is difficult to know exactly what is going on, but, based on your question, it appears that a written order was not entered...

Paying child support while childs mom is on state cash assistance

I agree with Ms. Brita. Without reviewing pertinent information, there is no way that we can determine what your support obligation should be. ...

Sons mom will be evicted any day now, 2nd in 13 months. She has primary custudy, whats the fastest way for me to try to get him?

I agree with Mr. Hawkins. Immediately file for an ex parte order placing the child with you. Being evicted is no crime--the issue really is that...

What criteria must be met for having the court order the statutory minimum amount of child support?

If nothing else, look at the wa.gov forms and the child support guidelines for an explanation. It may well be that other party is at the poverty...

Need answers in Washington state about my wife leaving my son at the grandparents to live without my permission. S.0.S

Mr. Hawkins is correct--you need to file a petition for legal separation or dissolution of marriage immediately. I agree that you have a catch-22,...

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

Move very quickly. There is a pattern of visitation, or a status quo. There is a good argument for keeping the status quo. Your first step...