Emancipation is a case between the minor filing the petition and the court. Technically the parents are not a party to the emancipation, although...

Your question has a number of issues that likely require the expert help of a qualified attorney. The interplay between the release of limitations...

It is very common for parties to ask whether the court will approve their settlement or not. While the court's generally accept the agreements of...

Can a judge just decide to give extra days for a response for a summons?

The response time for a summons is set by court rule and law. There are fairly complicated rules about how to count the total number of days, which...

SOLE DECISION MAKING, PROTECTION ORDER, NO COURT ORDERED TIME WITH CHILD

There are several statutes that govern relocation in Washington state. You will need to follow the terms of the law and the specific terms of your...

What what can I do if somebody issues a restraining order against me and it's granted based on the person lying about the situa?

Restraining orders are granted for many reasons in a divorce proceeding. There are automatic orders at the beginning of the case to try and ensure...

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Should I get legally separated while filing for a divorce?

In the state of Washington divorce (dissolution) and legal separation are very similar. The only real difference is that in a legal separation the...

The residential schedule in my parenting plan is based on my working status. Can an email serve as documented proof?

Thank you for the question. Even the most simple child custody cases are often very complex. An issue regarding information about your schedule may...

Changes to child support have a number of strict guidelines set out in the law. The number of children that the paying parent has can sometimes...

How can I be removed from mortgage if wife now won't sign?

I do not know the specific issues in your case regarding the final division and allocation of assets, but you do raise a very common concern. In...