How do I respond to a summons for divorce if i was improperly served?

It's true that the service on you was defective. However, it was good advice to at least make an appearance (I would make it a limited appearance...

In filing my final divorce papers, is a separate property settlement agreement outside the regular court filing require?

First, congratulations at agreeing on everything. A Property Settlement Agreement, or Separation Contract, is a separate contract: not one of...

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Can I be held in contempt of court regarding divorce papers that had not been finalized?

It is possible to be held in contempt for violating a temporary order, but it doesn't sound as if this was the case; there may have been only a...

Can my husband adopt my daughter even if her bio father is paying support?

Your husband can't adopt your daughter unless the biological father consents in writing (relinquishing his parental rights) or his parental rights...

Been separated from my husband for almost a year, want a divorce, can't get in touch with him. He's in the Army.

You never filed a joint tax return? If you did, you could get his social security number from the return, if that would help. If you convince...

I am Pro Se petitioner and trying to get financial information on my husband. Can I legally send a letter requesting it, w/o ...

While I don't think your letter is illegal, nor do I believe it to be the unauthorized practice of law, the employer also may choose to ignore it...

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Can phone calls be recorded by custodial parent's girlfriend?

With very limited exceptions, such recording is illegal. See RCW Chapter 9.73. Section 9.73.030 states in part: Intercepting, recording, or...

About the parenting plan

Ms. Turean's answer is correct when dealing with a motion for temporary orders; you would need a proposed temporary parenting plan...

They don't have to file their written response before the hearing, but should if they want the court to consider it over your objection. If you...

Should I add my soon to be ex husband on my savings account?

I would NOT add him on the account now. His filing for divorce only reinforces that opinion. The prior answer is correct, that the parties and...