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Which state has jurisdiction?

Deborah's answer | Answered on February 06, 2016

I agree with both counsel but would add that Washington has a pretty good system when it comes to family law matters, and parenting plans and child...

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Can we have a case pending in WA and refile in MO? Is he going to receive a notice and have to pay the fee anyway?

Deborah's answer | Answered on February 06, 2016

When I read your question, I immediately thought what fee? There is no fee to file an agreed dismissal. There is no fee to file a motion for...

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What is required to allow a step parent to legally adopt a child who has never had any involvement by his biological father?

Deborah's answer | Answered on February 06, 2016

If there is no father identified on the birth certificate and he is unaware and/or uninvolved then there appears to be no one other than you who...

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What are the chances that my dad could get custody of me?

Deborah's answer | Answered on February 06, 2016

It is difficult to answer your question for a number of reasons. First and foremost, the courts send attorneys very clear directions--keep the...

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How can he be given a month's more of overnight residential time on just an adjustment? What can I do about this?

Deborah's answer | Answered on February 05, 2016

I am confused. Are you relocating? Did you relocate? Will the other parent go from alternate weekends to blocks of time because visitation can...

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Is the divorce court unfair for men and biased in favour of women?

Deborah's answer | Answered on February 05, 2016

By your question, I don't know if you have already gone to court and gotten a ruling which you think unfair, but the law strives to be gender...

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Can my son legally be able to get child support once her new husband's income is added to hers? Are new spouse incomes included?

Deborah's answer | Answered on February 05, 2016

I agree with prior counsel. Although, some of the facts seem unclear. I will, however, offer that current child support is not about the parents,...

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What will be my soon to be ex wife's Imputed income for child support?

Deborah's answer | Answered on February 05, 2016

I agree with counsel. When you go on line to consult the schedules, you should locate the guide about how to compute child support. Also, you may...

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No Order of Child Support and ex-wife won't help with medical expenses.

Deborah's answer | Answered on February 05, 2016

I agree with Mr. Couture. Your husband needs to file a petition to establish child support. Consult with a family law attorney as soon as...

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Could I get help to file for divorce it's been 30 or more years. I don't know if he filed he lives in a different state.

Deborah's answer | Answered on February 05, 2016

Fortunately, there are many resources available for you to file yourself. You can go to the court facilitator's office in Seattle at the King...

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