A misdemeanor carries a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and a $1,000.00 fine per offense. In order to give you a rough estimate of what...

Mother left the state and left our 18 months old son with me 3 months ago now she asking for him.

You will want to speak with an attorney immediately before this situation gets out of control. It does seem like temporary orders would be...

My parenting plan in point 3.9 said "Does not apply because one parent has restrict visitation. Can I plan vacation?

You will want to review the current parenting plan with an attorney to find out what options you have. It would be inappropriate to give you...

My ex will be receiving a pension from the military. Can it be modified if it hasn't been more than 2 years?

A petition for modification of child support may be brought if there is a substantial change in circumstances. Child Support Services only...

Can stayed or withdrawn charges have an effect in child custody matters?

In theory they should, but judges are humans. Depending on the circumstances of the custody case they may or may not use that against you. The...

Do i need to file an amended petition for divorce?

The documents presented to the court at finalization shall reflect the agreement of the parties. I do not see why you would need to amend the...

If I cash a $500 check I got for signing a non-compete agreement, does that mean I can't contest the terms?

For an agreement to be binding there must be consideration. Based on the information given, it does not appear this occurred or there was mutual...

If your ex is abusive, it may be necessary to seek a protection order for your safety. There is nothing requiring you to live in Washington, nor...

Can my son's father get full custody if he moved to a city far away even though I've had primary custody for the last year?

Doubtful. The court will look at the best interest of the child. I would assume the child has a stable family life and friends in his current...

Are verbal agreements to sign over a lease in Washington state binding? I do not want to move at this point.

No, a contract must have mutual assent. Being tricked into a verbal agreement does not create a binding agreement. The landlord is usually the...