Is an adequate cause hearing always necessary? My SIL is facing felony drug charges since I took custody of her child.

There are many variables and unknowns which make it extremely difficult to direct you except to say that you need to consult with an experienced...

Child support for child moved from AZ to WA

I suggest that you schedule an appointment with a family law attorney in your area to discuss the various aspects of your case and the best course...

Does child support have to be addressed by the court?

In my experience, the court will ask about support and require that it be addressed if not already addressed administratively. As indicated by...

What can I do? Can he get custody?

Both previous attorneys offer sound direction. Based on the limited but telling information you have provided, there is little question in my...

Child support and custody

Both Mr. Feinerman and Ms. Porter offer sound direction. What is currently occurring that makes the mother's parenting an issue? For example, is...

Is the judge likely to reduce his child support? How does the judge make their decision? How do I make him co-parent again?

I agree with Mr. Feinerman except as to attorneys' fees having to be awarded 100% if there is a finding of contempt. I believe that the attorneys'...

Is there anything that the courts can do to help me?

I agree with the other attorneys--your issues are too complex to try to resolve without legal counsel and guidance. There may well be an attorney...

Should I file a Family Court Contempt of Court charge, Modification of TRO or Demand Letter for TRO violation?

A most unfortunate set of facts. What you describe is concerning, because it signals immaturity and poor parenting by father and a need by you to...

What would happen if I moved out without my moms permission and into a friends house?

Your age is critical, because it can make all the difference in terms of what you can and cannot do and should and should not do. Emancipation may...

You did not indicate which court, but If your case is in Snohomish County or King County, telephone the court clerk and ask what it means. ...