Do I have to show up to a court hearing in FL if I've already had my wife served and have a court date here in WA?

You should never ignore a court action, regardless of whether it is out-of-state and regardless of whether you've already filed a case matter in...

How should I conduct myself in Pro Se court?

I agree with my colleagues' posts. Pro se parties are held to the same standards as an attorney. Showing proper respect for the court and acting...

Is spouse/respondent's signature absolutely necessary on FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW, and DECREE OF DISSOLUTION?

It is best practice to have the final orders (findings of fact and conclusions of law and decree of dissolution) signed. If signed, there can be...

Where is jurisdiction for custody or child support issues? State child lives or where custody decree was made?

Father's state has continuing jurisdiction, but you have established residency in this state with the child and so Washington state court's also...

You are definitely caught between a rock and a hard place. This is because parenting plans are between parents and then with the court if the...

Can my daughters father visitation be restricted or stopped?

I agree with my colleagues' posts. In an important way, the father's inaction or disbelief has bo bearing because from what you describe the...

Can I collect alimony if we are both retired

I agree with my colleagues' post. I would also suggest that you should be wary about your husband's position that he does not want you to hire an...

How can I best present myself getting long term alimony in WA?

I agree with my colleagues' post. File a Summons and Petition for Dissolution together with a proposed parenting plan and child support worksheet....

A marriage certificate. You may need to do a public records request. Third-party declarations could be included from individuals with...

Who is responsible for doing a QDRO in WA state?

If the Decree does not specify who should draft the QDRO, but the divorce decree says you have three weeks to transfer the money and the other...