If your husband signs a Joinder, then he does not need to be formally served. Signing the last page of the petition on the Washington State Form...

Can I take him to court over the debt? Civilly??

It is not clear whether you are wishing to collect child support that was ordered, or if you are wishing to collect child support that was not...

Mr. Tanner is correct on this timeframe. I will only add that if you obtain a default order on the 21st day after service, the final divorce...

Pwr. of atty. / client married, living in community property state...

I am not clear on exactly what your question is. Any person who has power of attorney for another person must fulfill all of their fiduciary...

Can they take kids for refusing to take a UA?

CPS has broad discretion in performing their duties, particularly when children are residing with someone other than the legal parents. In this...

This answer will vary drastically between states, but in Washington minors generally do not get to choose where they live. That does not mean it...

Your options will depend on the specific language in your divorce decree. In most situations, the person who is keeping the house needs to either...

It is not clear whether this is a CPS case or a criminal case. A "guilty" finding is generally a decision made by a court of law in a criminal...

Is my son's prank involving jumping out onto people and screaming at them a violation of the law?

There are a number of laws your son could be skirting in this instance. His behavior could arguably be considered assault if it places someone in...

Can I be added to my husbands parenting plan with his ex wife?

As a general rule, only biological or legal (such as adoptive) parents have rights with regard to children. You could potentially try to adopt the...