This does not sound like a safe situation. Pushing a person to the ground, forcing them to stay down, and spitting are various levels of assault....

How do I get Legal Aide in a hurry for a domestic violence matter?

It sounds like your situation is urgent, and you probably do need the assistance of a lawyer. It sounds like you have a job, so perhaps you would...

How do we become non-custodial parents if the current custodial parent is willing for us to do so. If she is not then what?

Unfortunately, getting custody of children and youth is not as simple as it might seem. A letter or notarized document from one parent authorizing...

Child custody issue.

There are some helpful guides available on the Washington Law Help website that should give you an idea of the steps you need to follow to file...

Can I have my parental rights reinstated in wa?

If your parental rights were terminated as a result of a dependency case, there are very specific rules for petitioning (asking) the court to...

Can I sign over 3rd party custody to my niece when she moves here?

If the parents are willing to, they could sign another voluntary placement agreement (VPA) with the intent of the child remaining with you until...

How difficult is filling out a modification of child support packet by myself?

There are resources for people who cannot afford to pay an attorney that may be helpful to you. Yes, hiring an attorney to make sure you completed...

In order to adopt you need a completed home study, as you know. But, DSHS/CPS does not need to be the one to complete the home study. There are...

How/can I prevent her from being able to just up and leave again?

Just to add a little more information: without a parenting plan, each parent has equal rights to the child. So, a parenting plan becomes necessary...

If the children are witnesses and possibly victims of your spouse's verbal abuse, it is possible that CPS could get involved if someone calls and...

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