How do I file for divorce if I live in Washington State and he lives in Missouri?

My heart goes out to you. It must be so stressful to have your children far away and be afraid that they are in danger. Your situation is the first...

If the temporary order in your case has been in place for a while and you think that there are good reasons to change it, you can bring another...

Do I have to do mediation or can I submit a final parenting plan with the court?

The answer to your question is in the local court rules for the county where your case is. Most counties require mediation before you can get a...

I am terribly sorry to hear that this has happened to your daughter. I agree with you that you have very good reason to be concerned about your...

Who gets custody when a 16 year old girl gives birth to a baby?

It is difficult to give a good answer when I don't know who is asking the question. If the question is from a person who thinks he may be the...

Can I be held responsible for child support if I lived with my girlfriend and her daughters and we split up?

This is a tough time for you, these girls that you care about, and their mom. I hope you are able to find a way to be a healthy and happy family,...

My daughter is in Washington state, she is currently going thru a divorce , but also having a nervous break down, can he proceed

I'm so sorry that your daughter is having such a terrible time and it sounds like you are far away and it is very hard to help her enough. As the...

Do I have to go to court and amend custody or do I have automatic custody?

It is correct that you will need to bring a petition for modification to get an order stating that you shall now have primary care of your...

Can the custodial parent refuse to take their child back into their home, for any reason?

It makes sense to me for the father to file a Petition to Change a Parenting Plan at the court in Spokane. This would be much easier if he hires a...

If I write and sign a statement saying I don't need a certain amount of money from my husband, is that a legal and binding?

If he pays the 919.50 and you put it into the joint account, I can't see how that hurts him. It does not make sense to me for you to sign the...