I would like to set up a parenting plan on a father whom has abandoned his 2 year old son.

File to establish a parenting plan. Nancy Retsina is a good attorney in your area.

How do I guarantee my son will get to see his grandparents should I pass away?

Try to reach out to the Mother in some capacity besides legal. Appeal to her understanding of what's best for your child. The more people who...

Non-married parents. One wants to take the child & leave for Oregon. How is custody & a parenting plan established in Wa state?

A court determines a parenting plan based on the best interest of the child. The court considers many things in determining this, including the...

What is required for a victim of domestic violence in the state of Washington to be able to leave the state with the children in

Get a safety/exit plan. File for dissolution, ex parte restraining orders. Then seek a temporary order allowing the relocation if she does not...

I travel for work once a year for several weeks. My ex demands that I return my daughter to her during that time. Do I have to?

You have to do what is in your parenting plan. If it is your residential time, it is your residential time. The Mother may use this as a basis...

What can be done about a father who fails to follow the parenting plan with regards to communicating with me about the child?

Such acts can be extremely fustrating. Without seeing your parenting plan and discussing more facts its not easy to tell what is possible legally....

You know the answer to this question already. Suppose you are an objective third party, trying to decide what is best for the child. Would you...

I would like to know where I can find forms to contest power of attorney in the State of Washington?

The person who receives power in a power of attorney document is the attorney in fact. Attorneys in fact have duties. You should consult with...

Can i move out legally , in washington ?

You legally become an adult when you turn 18.

What can my stepdaughter do to change who has primary custody over her?

Her Father needs to petition to change the parenting plan and consider asking for the appointment of a guardian ad litem who can talk to your step...