Can primary custodial parent (father) voluntarily not request child support in Washington State?

Child support is for the child. It is to be upheld under the law in accordance with the best interests of the child. It is a calculation that...

How do I get emancipated at 16 in the state of Washington? What resources do I have? How long is the process? What aid is there?

If you want to be emancipated, you are going to need to show the court very concretely you are there. It would be a good idea for you to meet with...

Do I legally need to change the parenting plan to say I am full time custodial parent if my x left the county 2 years ago?

It is best for the parenting plan to reflect the real-life residential scheduling so that the children have consistency and stability in that...

Does the petitioner get a minimum time to review the respondent's response in a protection order hearing?

If you were not served timely with a proper response, then you should bring it up on the record. One possibility is that you could receive a...

Responding to summons and declaration accusing me of drug use

If the father is relying on falsehoods and hearsay, then it may not reach the evidentiary level so that a court would order any change in the...

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School enrollment

If your ex is not responding for requests to mediate, then I would take the matter to court before she may decide to unilaterally enroll the child...

I have not seen my daughter in about 1 month. What actions should I take for the other parent violating a parent plan ?

I think that it is important for you to get this matter to court sooner rather than later, so the integrity of the parenting plan is respected. The...

If my son tries to appeal to the court to not have to go to his Dad's anymore will this affect getting child support for him?

There are not enough facts here to know the merits of the visitation motion itself, but bringing such motion as such should not affect child...

What does it mean to file a motion for non custodial parent to be held contempt to court?

I would make a consultation with an attorney and bring in your parenting plan order. It may or may not be worth your time and money to actually...

What options do I have?

It sounds to me as if this is a good thing the father is trying to step forward and assume some responsibility here. Please hire an attorney if you...