As a minor can your parents give away custody?

If you parents want to place you with someone they legally can as long as the person is a competent suitable adult. If you parents are not...

I've taken a second job and not reported it to DSHS, will I get penalized?

Look at your child support order. Typically Section 4 says something like: “Important! If you move or get a new job any time while support...

Can I ask the courts for supervised visits on just one child?

You should ask the court to order reunification counseling for the 3y/o as part of the parenting plan. A simplistic description of reunification...

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My 17 year old daughter lives in Oregon she no longer wants to live with her mother and wants to live with me in Washington?

The courts do not need to get involved as long as the parents agree and continue to agree. The problem here is the “continue to agree” part....

Can I be denied access to my children because I refuse to let her grandfather give input during a mental health eval?

The short answer is “Yes”. If the court found it was important enough to put it in the order, then it is important enough to effect the...

My landlord wants to charge me a carpet cleaning fee not in the lease.

It often seems clear to a non lawyer what is and is not required by a lease. But there are so many technical terms that the only way to really...

Serving his attorney is usually sufficient.

The first question to ask is does your ex have $37,000? No one can collect what he does not have. If he has the money or equivalent assets, you...

How how can I have my ex leave me alone she's been trying to make me not to see my kids and spend time with my kids lately?

If your ex is going to court to stop you from spending time with your kids and she is winning, you need to talk to an attorney and go over exactly...

The short answer is “NO”. The law specifically states that support payments are in no way tied to visitation. A father can petition the court...