There is a form for requesting that the court modify a temporary protection order pending the hearing. I am not familiar with custom and local...

Most of the relevant questions have little to do with case precedent, although there are some specific issues on which you may find case law...

RELOCATE: Will court consider how the requested move would be favorable to a child that the court isn't ruling on?

The statute does not direct the court to consider the benefit to a sibling directly but does direct the court to consider the relationships of the...

Can I move out of state since there is no court order in place regarding custody/Parenting Plan?

If there is no court ordered parenting plan or other document such as a DV protection order which establishes a court-ordered right to residential...

What is likely visitation schedule to be if ordered by judge in Thurston County (assuming both parents were found fit)?

There are an awful lot of variables at play in this question, including knowing who the judge is. As a general proposition, the court in the short...

Can I defend an action for post-secondary support when I've been alienated from my child since she was 16

Great question, and I think you will get different reactions to this issue from different judicial officers. In my view, the court should consider...

Great questions and a challenging legal situation for which you should at least get some advice. While the fact that both of you are on the...

The situation, if your description is accurate, would present you with grounds for appeal ( as well as a bar complaint or even a malpractice suit...

Because you have child so young and no previous parenting plan, the issue is not really whether a judge would "take away" your child but rather...

If I lose my job tomorrow, cut down hours, or decide to become a stay at home mom, do I still need to pay alimony?

Ive had a different experience than the previous responder in that I do not think it is nearly that rare for a woman pay spousal support to a...