When you pay an attorney a retainer and his fees does it not go into a trust? does it seem odd that it goes directly to hime?

It depends on the fee agreement. As I understand it, many attorneys in criminal cases have the money paid directly to them rather than having it...

My ex wife doesnt communicate details about our two childrens health and well being, and makes joint decisions unilaterally .

If finances are an issue, contact the Family Law Court Facilitator at the Spokane County Courthouse. She is not an attorney, but she has been...

What is the procedure for taking a deceased person off a deed and putting someone else on in WA state?

If probate has not been started, it should be. As spouse, you have a number of rights that the father in law does not. If there wasn't a...

How does my Sister go about getting full/sole custody of her daughter.

File an action for a parenting plan and support enforcement may help too. If you can show the attempts to find him you may be able to ask the...

Husband wants a divorce. he is neglegent how do i protect my kids from him? Or prove what he has done?

You have to respond to the divorce action if he files or file your own action. If you have concerns about his visitation, you need to be able to...

Is there precedence that allows my former wife to refuse to allow the kids to spend time in my home if I am away?

If the Parenting Plan has your visitation clear, she has to allow it. What you do on that time is not her concern. If your designeee shows up to...

Need judge;'s signature if pro se

Do I have the right to call my children when they are with their mother?

Yes, you should have reasonable phone contact with the children. If she will not cooperate, keep track of your attempts and then file a Petition...

Divorce in Washington state

Check the court file. If no response, file a motion and order for default and present it to ex parte for signature. Don't notify him if he hasn't...

Does custodial parent have say in where a child goes in CHINS placement?

If he files CHINS you will be able to provide your input at the hearing. Certainly the Parenting Plan limitations should be provided to the court....