Is the notarized document still valid?

If the parents were not married and child support has not been previously established, the mother may be able to get child support for previous...

How many trials or hearings are involved if I am seeking a minor modification to a parenting plan?

Unless the minor modification is agreed, yes you have to show adequate cause and the case can go clear to trial if you don't agree to enter final...

What is involved to adopt a gay 16-yr old, Filipino boy (just graduated from high school), whose mother does not want him?

Yes, a single person can adopt. The issues of anyone being gay or of a particular race or single would be relevant to the pre-placement and...

How do I have my domestic partner served when she lives out of state?

It sounds like you intend to do your whole dissolution by yourself. That is fine, but I encourage you to have the paperwork reviewed by a qualified...

Paying half of visitation supervisory services with NO income

You should not disobey a court order so your best option is to bring a motion to change the requirement for you to pay a portion of his supervised...

If you have lived with your boyfriend for 7 yeras and you have bought things together is there a law that you take your stuff?

The best way to handle your situation is to agree which stuff each of you will take. Things you got together are usually split pretty evenly (for...

If real dad pays child support but hasnt seen his kids in 4yrs can stepdad whos been in their lives for 10yrs adopt them in wa?

You sure have your hands full! I am so glad that the children have a stepfather who loves them so much that he is interested in adopting them. I...

When you get paperwork about child support from the state, you can fill it in completely and ask for a hearing if you think the amount of child...

Lack of sex in relationship

If the two of you have been in an exclusive and continuing relationship for ten years and have assets and debts that have accrued during that time,...

What is the process for terminating parental rights? And does the father still have to pay child support?

I recommend that you get advice from a good family law attorney to find out whether you can get an improvement on the child support/cancelled...