I assume from your question that you are the primary residential caretaker. If so, your parenting plan, unless it is ancient, summarizes the law...

At age 16 can a child decide?

Legally, a child never gets to decide in Washington where he/she resides, unless she becomes emancipated. Practically, many parents do not want...

ST of WA Age Appropriate Visitation for Third non-family/custodial of a minor

The Spokane County Superior Court can probably get you those, or the Spokane County law librarian (at the law library), most family law attorneys...

How do I gain custody of my child after it is born?

File a paternity action. The sooner you start planning for that the better. Query: if the mother is of "unstable mind" how did she give consent...

What age can a teen choose to live with her parent in washington

Another option besides litigation, is collaborative practice, where the father, the mother and their collaboratively trained attorneys would sit...

What age can a teen choose to live with her parent in washington

Age 18, when she is legally an adult. A court might consider the wishes of a child of appropriate age and maturity, but many judges will never...

I left a question about representation and my cell phone number, and someone called my home number. How could that happen?

Attorneys should be careful about your privacy and maintaining confidentiality - even if you have not yet entered into an attorney-client...

Changing residential schedule

It sounds like you may have some strong arguments for expanding your time significantly.

I need help with my divorce papers. Have 2 children and soon-to-be-ex agrees with everything.

many attorneys work on an unbundled basis, meaning you pay only for the limited services you engage them for...in this case advise about your...

Is child support mandatory?

The court will order support. Even if the parents are too irresponsible to pay for child, the State of Washington will take an interest to see the...