Pro se here - Do I file an "Order to Show Cause" motion before I file for contempt or ... ?

There's too many moving parts and a high chance of getting it wrong. For either one of those motions you can ask for attorney fees if you win, so...

My best friend might start living with me but my parents want to adopt but dont have the money can we do it for free?

Just because your friend wants to live with you and your parents want to adopt doesn't mean they can. If the friend's parents refuse and their...

Can a permanent resident can file a divorce in Washington? Can he got married again?

If Washington state has jurisdiction, then anyone can file for divorce in Washington. If no longer married, anyone can get remarried

What do we do?

You might want to hire an attorney ASAP to help you in dealing with the CPS issue before it potentially gets out of hand. We have handled many...

What does child support cover?

When the parents make significant amounts of money the children become accustomed to a certain lifestyle, and the child support then becomes not...

How does maintenance that I will be paying my future ex-spouse factor into my child support payments?

You might want to consider hiring a family law attorney to make sure everything is done correctly and all your rights are preserved

At 16 she is still a minor and under control of her parents. If you love and care about her you will wait until she at least turns 18 and finishes...

When is a custody order void?

If you got married and never divorced the marriage is not void. If you want a divorce you can file without waiting for him to do it. You do not...

What do u think?

He should be getting a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. If he's indigent he may qualify for a free public defender

Can I ask a traffic court judge to recuse themselves?

If you believe the judge might be biased you can ask the judge the recuse. The court will probably have a specific document you will need to fill...