My wife has a No contact order in place, but the judge granted me visitation!

Often times a Protection Order states that visitation with minor children is subject to a parenting plan or residential schedule established in...

I was asked to take in a newborn from a close friend who has had 3 kids and is a hard drug user. What do I need to gain custody?

Your options are adoption (through California) or filing a third party custody petition. The option of having your boyfriend sign the birth...

The divorce case can remain active and does not need to be dismissed, but finalizing the case will depend on a paternity test that reveals that...

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Can I refuse the father of my son the ability to come into my home and visit with him?

I agree with my colleague's answer, but with the following addition: The father has parental rights by virtue of him be named on the affidavit...

I was issued a subpoena to appear in court on a domestic violence case and I moved to another state, can they make me come?

I agree with my colleague that no lawyer can ever suggest that a party not attend a hearing. One potential and practical effect of not attending...

Do I need to file a DECLARATION OF NON-MILITAY SERVICE form with my petition?

If your spouse is willing to prepare a declaration that indicates that she is not a member of the military, then I would recommend filing it. If...

Can the other parent refuse reimbursing me for expenses I paid in full (my ordered obligation for childcare)?

Yes, you are entitled to reimbursement, provided you can establish for the court that the day care was unused. The answer is found under RCW...

Can my new husband's income be calculated into child support if I am a stay at home mom and his wage is triple my ex's?

Basic child support is based on the parents’ incomes. I would add that if your ex asked for a deviation under one of the allowable bases' (see RCW...

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How do i get back child support from my birth father?

Is there an order from the court that established the child support amount or an administrator order from the DSHS Division of Child Support that...

I want to void my divorce degree because my ex husband lied to me in the divorce paper.

I agree with my colleague that a Civil Rule 60 motion, requesting relief from judgment or order, is the legal route to go, but it may not be...