I just got served a Summons. A collections agency for old medical bills.

Read over the petition. You have 20 days to respond to the petition. If you go to www.courts.wa.gov/forms you can find a "response to petition...

Can I just request our file from the Guardian Ad Litem on our case, or is there paperwork that needs to be filled out?

When you say "can I just request our file" do you mean the court file or the GAL's report. The reason I ask is because the court file should have...

My lawyer suggested a mediator for my divorce from Oc office isn't this a conflict of interest

I would need more information to give an accurate response. However, if you are not comfortable with your attorney's suggested mediator (for any...

Can I get alimony after 15 years of marriage and two teenage boys, I am in college full time college student retraining for work

You need to hire an attorney who will request alimony and child support on your behalf. I would not go up against him without an attorney since he...

When can a GAL be thrown off a case?

At the next court hearing, you should bring it to the court's attention that the father has not completed his evaluation. I agree with the...

I have a POA for my mother who is under the COPES /Medicaid program and is in an Adult Home for 4 years but still has her home.

I agree with the previous attorney regarding confusion as to what the actual question is. Now I have a question for you - does your Mom agree to...

It's difficult to answer this question without more information. However, the general rule is that certain debts cannot be discharged in...

Can a person open a child support case in more than one state for the same child.

Your question is very confusing and would require more information. A case for the same child can be open in two states if back support is owed...

I'm paying child support to the state(Wa) for my child whom I have custody of and live with. I shouldn't be paying...

You will need to contact an attorney who can help you sort this whole situation out. You could also call DSHS and talk with them regarding your...

Filing a new parenting plan

You have options. You can contact DSHS and ask them to send your case to the prosecutor's office for contempt of court for your ex's failure to...