Does the other party in family court have to show if they are being represented? The attorney acts on her behalf.

Most of the time, the party does not have to be physically present. They are present in a way, by filing a declaration(s).

Non custodial parent has a contempt hearing coming up 1 month from today for non payment of child support

You need to join in on it. She is not paying and sounds like will never pay, until she is given incentive to do so. The court can impose a jail...

I am assuming that the parenting plan says you are the custodian. As a result, you need to give him sixty days advance notice. He has thirty days...

What kind of restraint order will I need?

You ask an interesting question(s). Frist, under Washington Law, the designation same sex or different sex should make no difference. It is a no...

Can I get full custody and child support? What are my chances?

If those are all of the relevant facts, pretty good, at least initially. Courts do favor, as does the law, both parents being involved. However,...

How do you remove a misdemeanor from your record?

You cannot remove it f you red. Yu can vacate the conviction, which is relatively easy to do, if you meet the criteria. You can also get the...

My alleged charges happened in king county, can pierce county file criminal charges against 1?

It will be fact specific. If preparation was made in one county and the crime occurred in another county, either county could be the proper venue....

Where can I find the resources to help me understand why My husbands PRP will be dismissed?

Does you husband have an attorney? He should as personal restraint petitions are very complicated. Not only do you have to get it filed and...

Div. 4 years, ex wife and I have 50-50, unable to co parent anymore. She and BF on drugs. I am hiring attorney this week.

It sounds like you have a good case. You need to follow through with hiring a lawyer. Then get a petition to modify the parenting plan. It...

How do I obtain guardianship of my nephew who resides on Guam? I am living in Washington state.

Without an agreement, it will have to be done in Guam. Are you making this permanent? A third party custody does not really work because you say...