I agree with my colleagues, but would encourage you to consider a different approach if you have not yet gone down this road: hire a competent...

Diversion vs. prosecution for a 16 yr. old MIP

Just last evening, I spoke with a retired social worker who was responsible for implementing a diversion program. The program has been very...

My ex husband has supervised visits with my 3 children.They do not wish to have the visits anymore. What can we do about this.

What is occurring is not uncommon. However, the law requires that the visits go forward unless there is overwhelming, compelling, extraordinary,...

I have a question regarding family law. I am not sure of this site so I do appreciate your patience.

There is no rule in Washington state that requires that an attorney be available or only take so many days off of work. There may be extraordinary...

Per court order I am to have access to my child's medical records (non custodial). The office wont send me the request form and

I agree with counsel. But...depending on the child's age, HIPPA laws may control. I think you need to retain counsel.

When does a temporary order for modifying child support expire in Benton County Washington?

If you are truly talking modifying a temporary order of support only, then you should be successful filing a motion to adjust child support. I...

My estranged husband died recently, do I need to do anything to finalize this situation since we were not divorced or speaking?

Well, clearly you do not need to file a dissolution of marriage action. The issue really is whether he had a will or not. If he had a will that...

Should I submit a proposed parenting plan with the petition for establishing parentage?

Couple of preliminary questions: at the time of your divorce, were you pregnant? Did you advise the court? Go ahead and submit your proposed...

What are the rules regarding serving of notice In King County, WA Family Law Court? Notice sent via Cert. Mail Return Rcpt.

If you review the rules regarding service of a child support modification action (petition to modify child support) you will see that CS petitions...

In Washington State is any money I earn after the date of separation community property or just my money?

As a general rule, separate property (including earnings) is that property acquired prior to the marriage or after date of separation. Otherwise,...