When a petition for dissolution of marriage (divorce) is filed, it is concluded by entry of a decree of dissolution of marriage. When a petition...

Can i adopt my girlfriends daughter

Adoption is a two step process. However, those steps usually occur very close together in time. First, the parent child relationship of the...

The simplest answer is that the court ordered parenting plan controls the situation. Both parents are obligated to follow it unless and until it...

How many days notice do I give the other party letting them know the trial date for family court?

In the Thurston County Family and Juvenile Court, court administration sets the trial date and gives notice to all parties. Normally, this is done...

If you sought legal custody now, the fact that the children's mother has been out of their lives for a while would obviously be an important factor...

Temp orders

Yes. You must always promptly provide copies of anything you intend to present to the court, or that you file with the court, to the other party,...

When I go to trial for modification of parenting plan pro se litigent do I use the same declaration

When you go to trial, the evidence you give will be, primarily, your testimony. That testimony may be the same as your statements in your...

I need a birth certificate for a passport. I was born in The Netherlands. I cannot find any record of my birth. What can I do?

It appears that you can apply on-line for a birth certificate from the Netherlands using this website - but only if you know Dutch! You can also...

Are there any divorce attorneys in Thurston co, WA that will give me advice and review documents only?

I believe that most attorneys in Thurston County would be willing to give advice and answer questions during a paid consultation without being...

I already have parental custodianship\physical custodianship of my grandchild.

What your husband's employer, or insurance company, is probably looking for is an order establishing nonparental custody. Sometimes this is called...