The child does not get to make the decision. So they have no decision until age 18. The court decides. Sometimes, depending on the judge, you can...

WA state family and child custody law, is a father obligated to pay child support if he signs over this parental rights

What do you mean, sign over parental rights? If the parent is not the custodial parent, then no, nothing changes just because they are not the...

WA state child custody and family law, parent's right to terminate parental right and not pay child support

Parents can be held in contempt for not following the court's orders, including the parenting plan. Most courts direct that the children will not...

Non custodial or custodial parents have to provide adequate housing for children. generally at the least, a bed or couch for the child to sleep on....

Father is in jail, is the wife of the jailed father responsible for child support under WA state child support laws

No, but if dad is in jail, he should have an attorney file for a reduction in his child support. the law allows for a reduction to $25. per month...

Divorce Decree

It depends on what your decree says. If the decree says that he gets the quad and he pays for it, then that is what should happen. If the decree...

Liability of step-parent

Unless you adopt her, you will not be responsible, however if you marry, then the "community" is responsible for her actions. So for instance, if...

Paying child support for 2 children, procedure in WA state to get custody and or visitation

If you are established as the father, you can file to establish a residential schedule. You will be modifying the parentage order so you need to go...

If you owe child support the state can put a lien on any inheritance or settlement that you receive. In some cases, your social security can be...

Child custody procedures in WA state, temporary and permanent order

The priority for placement is family then foster care. If you are not a blood relative, you need to get foster care certified and then you can have...