My daughter just turn one I was wondering if I can change her last name to mine without her fathers approval.

I agree with Mr. Lewis. You may want to check out http://www.courts.wa.gov/forms/?fa=forms.static&staticID=13. Also, you may want to contact a...

Whether the no contact order was dismissed turns on the terms of the no contact order and the dismissal with prejudice. The no contact order...

How many days does a person have to respond to a Petition of Divorce who lives outside of The state divorce filied in.

Sixty days if you were served outside the state of Washington. You must use mandatory forms to respond. You can find them at...

I wired 1k as a loan on a verbal agreement confirmed by text & now the person refuses to pay claiming harrassment. Can I sue?

You likely can sue on such a verbal agreement, but if you have text messages from her then the agreement is most likely written. You can sue on...

How would i remove my parental rights if my name is on the birth certificate but the child is not mine? ive had a blood test

You are the presumed father, which is a statutory term of art, because you were married to the child's mother at the time of birth. It is...

I agree with the prior attorneys answering your question. In addition to the summons and complaint, you will likely want to file and request an...

Most contract law and tort law comes from the common law. In Washington, the common law itself is codified at RCW 4.04.010, which states "The...

Can my soon to be ex husband make me responsible for "both" of our debts for the entire time we were together?

You need to consult with an experienced family law attorney here in the Tri-Cities. Your husband alone cannot make you responsible, but a judge...

Do I need my childs biological fathers permission to change name when hes not on birth certificate and she has my maiden name?

I agree with the previous answers. You need permission for an adoption, but a name change can be done with notice only. Have you considered an...

I have an employment contract with an ex partner that is part of a buy sell agreement I can no longer afford, any recourse?

Consult with a qualified attorney. If the contract is "killing" you, discuss with your attorney the downside to a breach. This isn't a criminal...