If I petition for her before her 18 birthday, will she be able to join me in US?

You need to consult in immigration attorney. There are many complicated rules regarding overseas adoptions and simply adopting a minor (under 18)...

You can adopt an adult in Washington. Adoption will cut off rights to the "bio" parents and will create rights or interests between yourselves and...

I'm 15 and a half. I want to emancipate myself. Does that mean my parents lose their parental rights?

First, you are correct that you cannot be emancipated until you are at least sixteen (16) years old. Second, unless your step father adopted you...

I need to file contempt. I am pro se. The other party has attorney.

A contempt action is a "special" action that requires personal service upon the other party (not just their attorney). A contempt usually comes...

For you (as the adopting parent) it does not really matter. Once you adopt the child YOU are the parent. You can allow as much or as little...

Is it possible to get an extension for collecting on a judgment?

You can extend a judgment for an additional ten (10) years but there are very strict rules regarding this. I highly recommend you see an attorney...

Need Child Custody Attorney to help me in Cda Id to file a modification of custody

It is always a good idea to get an attorney. If the child is living in Washington (and has for at least six months) then you should file in...

How can child support be spent and audited if support is being paid directly and not through Wa state child support registry?

First, child support can be spent however a parent chooses. There are no rules or requirements. Second, if you are the primary parent it is very...

Is it legal for me to visit my mother who is renting a room in a house that I was renting a room at but got evicted from?

Can you visit her? Yes. Can you move in with her? No. Can you "visit" overnight, repeatedly. No. Your mother has an absolute right to have...

Family Law question

I agree with the other attorneys here. The court can absolutely order a drug test. A urine drug test usually picks up the last three to four days...