How long is a legal separation valid for in WA state?

It is valid until the court enters orders otherwise. The separation could be dismissed or converted to a divorce by the request of a party. But...

Started a new job with profit sharing after we physically split..is he still entitled to half in comm. Property state?

No. Wages earned after separation are generally not community property. You really should make the separation/divorce official for many reasons.

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Your daughter very much needs an attorney, and the next time she goes to court, she is entitled to an interpreter for the deaf (sign language). ...

What my legal grounds are?

You are right to protect your daughter. Since he is not on the birth certificate, he has no right to visitation at all until parentage is...

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My husband was divorced in Oregon. We have lived in Washington now since 2006. Would it be better to file in WA? Ex lives in UT.

You should consult with an attorney. When you go, make sure to take your orders from Oregon. Generally, social security benefits are not usually...

Can I get temporary custody of my grandson on grounds of abandonment?

You should contact a family law attorney here in Benton County. These cases are difficult and fact specific. To obtain custody against parents,...

Can someone file child support modification almost one year after being signed by the judge?

If I understand your question, the other parent went through procedures and obtained a ruling about one year ago, but did not follow up with a...

I need to know what i need to do to get a parenting plan in place?!

At a minimum, you should make an appointment with the family court facilitator at the Franklin County Courthouse. It will cost you $25 or so, and...

Is it OK for a divorce attorney to collect no fees during the proceedings?

A divorce attorney cannot work on contingency (payment depending on the outcome of the case). A divorce attorney can, however, work for free, work...

I recently had a child support modification in front of a commissioner. The motion was entered as a temporary order.

This may not be what you want to hear, but you need an attorney. You are making lots of incorrect presumptions about the court and about the...