Can my ex insist that our children not be around my boyfriend? There are no issues..just that the ex does not like him.

The technical answer is that only a court order can prevent you from allowing your boyfriend be in contact with your children. I do recommend that...

Is this abuse?

I am so sorry that you have such a stressful relationship with the grownups in your life. When a young person has problems like this, it is almost...

Custodial parent wants to change summer schedule 12 hours before it is to start. Ignores my requests to have a schedule!

The other lawyer answers have legal technicalities right. I think, that in light of your sons age, you should seriously consider communicating with...

Non custodial parent has missed 3 visits back to back are the courts going to cancel all visits from here on out

It sounds like you are really aware of all the things you should be regarding your case. You did a good job asking your question except I have to...

WA State. Single mother leaves child with grandparents. Never returns. What is first action?

The other lawyers are correct that you could file a third party custody action. If you wish to become legal parents for the child, you might want...

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Can a stepmother act as the primary guardian? Or is it the father's (who is the primary guardian) job to fulfill this role?

It sounds to me like you have gotten crossways with your step-mom. I am guessing that you are a teenager and that this is a tough time in your life...

In WA State, can prior restraining orders (Active and expired) be entered as evidence against my ex to get a new one?

I do not see a downside to you submitting evidence about prior orders against the other party. The court has the knowledge and discretion to...

How can I gather evidence regarding my childs father not following the court order?

I could be wrong but it looks to me like you're approaching this issue from the wrong direction. You and your child's father are going to need...

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The famous case about this issue is called "In Re The Marriage of Rideout". Under the law, your children do not have a choice about whether to go...

Can a child who's parents are divorced get emancipated from only one parent?

It is not unusual for a teenager to have emotional difficulty with one or both parents. If the relationship with one of the parents is particularly...