A person petitioning the court for a divorce must provide notice to the other spouse. However, it is not impossible for someone to misrepresent to...

Can my daughter be taken away on a temporary custody order?

COVID-19 has raised many questions within the family law sector and how those questions will be handled remains to be seen. It appears from...

Vacation

I would add that unless there is language added to the parenting plan that would prevent the "tacking on" of the vacation days to residential time...

Husband said if he will move out of the house before signing and submitting any divorce papers, he will lose ?

Washington is a community property state. Whether either party has property in possession will not determine how it should be divided. Division of...

Are parenting seminars required for non-married parents when filing the parenting plan in Benton County?

Parenting seminars are required in the State of Washington and are governed by LCR 94.05W. Alternative parenting seminars are available for...

Without a parenting plan there is no court order that would enable the court to do anything about your situation. As stated above it is...

Could three months count as a temporary absence for a parenting plan?

The short answer is that if all parties agree then yes you can file the parenting plan here in the State of Washington. If it is not agreed...

I agree with the two previous answers to this question. I would also input that a downward deviation in child support is discretionary to the...

I agree with the attorney's statement above regarding what the term "reserved" means. I would encourage you to seek out counsel to review your...

Typically mediation is required if there is a dispute regarding the parenting plan terms, the terms meaning, and implementation of the terms....