My ex husband is threatening a no contact order on me. Can he do it?

Unfortunately, parties get away with fraudulent domestic violence protection orders far too often. When he requests the order, the judge usually...

Just fired attorney, have a family law case in process how can I get an extension to respond to a parenting plan modification?

You need to request a continuance from the court. There's a helpful packet available from Washington Law Help with instructions, which I've linked...

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If I understand your situation, you're the step-parent and you are divorcing the natural parent of the child. Is the natural father in the picture?...

One particular error I see a lot in your situation is when a child support order is being entered with a start date some time in the past. ...

The short answer in Washington is (unless a local rule provides otherwise), First Class US Mail is fine. It would be wise to file a declaration of...

Is withholding a child from a parent, refusing to return them for several hours a crime?

Your first question is whether withholding a child from a parent for several hours is a crime. Custodial interference RCW 9A.40.070 defines it as,...

My husband never provided his income tax returns during the divorce?

Verification of income by two years tax returns is required by RCW 26.19.071 for child support. You didn't state in your question whether the...

Washington state: How long after filing for divorce do you have to serve your spouse before the case is dropped?

With regard to your first question, the case will be dismissed by most counties if no action is taken on a matter for one year. The 90 day...

My wife's ex filed for post secondary support for my wife's daughter on Sept. 8, 2013. Her 18th birthday was Sept. 11, 2013.

Post-secondary support is addressed in RCW 26.19.090. A link is below. It must be filed prior to the current order terminating, which is...

Due to infidelity by my spouse, I want to go stay with my parents out of state for now. Can I take my 2 children with me?

In theory there is nothing legally stopping you from going, but you cannot file legal action in another state until the children have resided there...