Questions answered by Scott K Matthews

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What happens if the non Custodial parent doesn’t obey the parent plan and pick up the child for their scheduled time and no pay?

Scott's answer | Answered on April 24, 2018

Child support and visitation are separate issues. If there is a child-support order in place contact the Division of Child Support about...

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How to petition to terminate parental rights in Washington state?

Scott's answer | Answered on April 24, 2018

This is a complex matter that needs a lawyer. If the father agrees, you may be able to have your fiancee adopt your daughter and her father to...

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How many people can occupy a 3 bedroom home

Scott's answer | Answered on April 23, 2018

I am not aware of Washington State Law limiting the number of people in a home. The foster care system has rules in homes they have placed children...

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Can my apartment charge me 30 months of late fees at 1 time if I have never been given a late fee notice?

Scott's answer | Answered on April 22, 2018

The answer will depend on the wording in your rental agreement. There are good arguments against allowing you to be evicted over late fees if the...

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The children's mother repeatedly refuses to pick them up when the father's visit is over. Is this contempt?

Scott's answer | Answered on April 18, 2018

Yes, mother may be in contempt. Enforcing the parenting plan means threats and, possibly, a trip to court. There is no way the children will not be...

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Does a child need to be a full time student to receive secondary educational support?

Scott's answer | Answered on April 18, 2018

I agree with the previous answer. You should also check the parenting plan and decree of dissolution to see if any additional conditions were...

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The mother of my nephews is moving them to another state in a couple months. Can my brother stop her - they're not married?

Scott's answer | Answered on April 13, 2018

Nobody's rights are clear until a parenting plan is in place. If your brother is the acknowledged parent (generally if he is on the birth...

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How can I go about my boyfriend adopting my daughter when her bio dad is not on the birth certificate ?

Scott's answer | Answered on April 11, 2018

You need to start a parentage action to establish who the father is legally. Once that is done, you can proceed with an adoption if the bio dad...

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Do most relet forms for future leases not become effective until the start of the lease?

Scott's answer | Answered on April 10, 2018

I have not heard of an arrangement like this before. An attorney would need to review the specific contract in question to answer this - the...

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Can i have my ex husbands case thrown out?

Scott's answer | Answered on April 10, 2018

I agree with; Mr. Kelly. You will have to make your case based on what is best for the children, not the motives of the other adults. Winning...

Scott K Matthews's Answers (460)

What happens if the non Custodial parent doesn’t obey the parent plan and pick up the child for their scheduled time and no pay?

How to petition to terminate parental rights in Washington state?

How many people can occupy a 3 bedroom home

Can my apartment charge me 30 months of late fees at 1 time if I have never been given a late fee notice?

The children's mother repeatedly refuses to pick them up when the father's visit is over. Is this contempt?

Does a child need to be a full time student to receive secondary educational support?

The mother of my nephews is moving them to another state in a couple months. Can my brother stop her - they're not married?

How can I go about my boyfriend adopting my daughter when her bio dad is not on the birth certificate ?

Do most relet forms for future leases not become effective until the start of the lease?

Can i have my ex husbands case thrown out?