How do I ask for a dismissal?

You will need to file in Washington objecting to jurisdiction. It should not take much but you still need to do it properly. Be aware you can...

Can I get divorce according to WA state laws if I file for it while I live in Washington state and my wife lives in Mississippi?

You are allowed to file for divorce in the state that you live in, and have your marriage ended. Your ex will not have to sign anything, but you...

There are things you can do now that can help it be more or less likely that a particular third party will become involved at a later time. But...

Wife wants to get a divorce and take away our house and forbid meeting with children

It is hard to tell the exact situation you are describing so let me give you an answer with some general information about divorce in...

How does my husbands mental situation affect the custody of my daughter?

Mental health problems in family law are difficult issues. People often find those with mental health problems frightening. That does not mean...

HOW DO I REMOVE MY NAME FROM THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE?

You need a court order. It is possible to be on the birth certificate and have to pay child support even if you are proven to not be the DNA...

Does a judge in Multnomah County Oregon have jurisdiction over a 4 month old child who has alwys lived in Clark County Wa

Probably not. The basic rules are: Only the child's home state has jurisdiction to order a parenting plan. A child retains their home state...

Talk with an attorney without delay! In general terms, everything you had before the marriage remains your separate property. Everything you...

Is it legal for an unrelated 11 year old boy to share the same room as a 6 year old girl?

There is no specific law on this issue. It is easy to images a set of step children for which this would raise no concern at all. That does not...

I have been with a guy for 40 years. I want to leave the marriage and receive my palimony payments.

While Washington does not recognize common law marriage it does recognize committed intimate relationship. If your relationship qualifies as a...