answered on Dec 21, 2019
Yes. Nothing magic happens after 90 days has lapsed. Rather, you are now allowed to conclude your dissolution because that the statutory waiting or "cooling-off" period has expired.
The process varies by county, but generally speaking you need to set up a hearing before a... View More 
My husband received inheritance from sale of father's property
answered on Nov 22, 2019
You need to check with your divorce lawyer. IN the State of Texas inheritance is separate property and not subject to division during a divorce.
I never legally adopted her.
answered on Apr 12, 2019
The short answer is no, but it depends on a few other factors.
Children from other relationships are not considered for child support. The "depends" part is if the mother believes you are the father, which can be overcome with a DNA test, which would then result in you not paying... View More
We got married In Spokane county jail he was incarcerated and got sent out to prison the next mourning after our “wedding” we are split up and have been sence befor he was ever released.
answered on Jan 24, 2019
You can contact a divorce attorney for a consultation, and you can also seek self-help resources at your local law library and on the WA courts website. Were you legally married? If you're seeking a divorce, you'd need to file the necessary papers in court and have them served on your... View More
I signed a paper promising not to. I was sick at the time and wasn’t able to pay attention very well. Now I am hearing from someone that I can discuss it openly with whomever I want. Is this true, or am I held to a code of silence with anything said in mediation?
answered on Jan 18, 2019
Discuss this with an attorney in your state and review what you signed. The general rules of mediation are that anything said (offer to compromise, behavior, etc.) cannot be used against the other party in court, and that the mediator cannot be called to testify about what was said during... View More
Hello, I am trying to file for a divorce in Washington state, I am trying to do this on my own, i was wondering what documents I would need. I have the summons, Petition for Divorce and Agreement to Join Petition (Joinder) documents that my ex signed already. I am trying to expiate the beginning... View More
answered on Jan 10, 2019
Have you researched the process at your local law library and online via the WA state court's website? Those are great places to start when representing yourself in a divorce and seeking forms and guidance. Have you considered limited scope representation as a more affordable way to hire a... View More
I was employed for 34 years, currently unemployed. The maintenance had been set at a flat $600 /month (order was held open) ,
Split custody but children always lived with me, full time (5 kids), ex never helped with any expenses (medical, food clothes etc). I was advised to retain a lawyer... View More
answered on Jan 10, 2019
You may acquire self-help forms and books at your local law library as well as self-help forms and guidance on the court's public website. See: https://www.courts.wa.gov/forms/
More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an... View More
Husband is emotionally abusive and has been physical 2 times with me. He is terrible to my dog (hits him, threw him once). I’ve grown to hate him, and during one incident I feared for the safety of my son (emotional well-being too)
answered on Dec 26, 2018
You might be able to seek a restraining order, child custody, child support, spousal support, and attorney's fees, depending on the facts. You can report domestic violence to the police. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an... View More
His question is based on the verbage he needs to use. The wife has full custody of the daughter and he wants visitation rights. If he puts that he wants visitation without using the word custody for himself will that work? He doesn’t want to lose his daughter. Or does he need to be required to... View More
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answered on Jan 24, 2018
This is not something he is going to want to do without an attorney. When your car is broken, you take it to a mechanic, not get on youtube and try to figure it out yourself. One simple error can cost thousands to fix. He needs to do it right the first time and hire and experienced attorney to... View More
My wife had 4 affairs and paid off all her student loans without me knowing. Not to mention she also had a abortion without telling me.
answered on Dec 18, 2017
Money earned from employment during marriage is community property in Washington, including deferred compensation like pensions and 401ks. Non-community property states often consider money earned during marriage to belong to both parties too. The part of a retirement account that is divisible at... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2017
When you say that your spouse will not sign divorce papers, I will assume that you have filed for dissolution, then tried to work out a settlement that you think is fair but he/she doesn't, so she won't "join" in the petition, which is what WA state calls it when the spouse... View More
Because he goes to see her and stays gone all not and i did not want to see him do that in front of me. Do I have a right to go back to live at the house
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answered on Sep 6, 2017
Are there any orders from the court preventing you from being in the home? If not, the likely answer is that you can go back to the house. If the house has been the family home for the three years of marriage and there is not a court order preventing you from going back you have as much right as... View More
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answered on Aug 16, 2017
There is nothing to stop you. You can have the papers served to your husband if he is in custody. I am not sure your post has a specific question. In most counties there is a Family Law Facilitator with whom you can make an appointment. They will outline the process. Or, you can hire an... View More
My soon to be ex and his business partners have dissipated our business in violation of court orders, taken out and spent all the money ($300K in meals and entertainment in 2 years), casinos, trips, his secretary/girlfriend fixing her car buying her clothes, trips etc. The business is now out of... View More
answered on May 3, 2017
You are likely going to need a business attorney in your area to represent you in any dealings with these creditors who are hounding you. The business attorney should be able to advise you on any potential exposure to creditors claims and defend you if any creditors attempt to collect against you... View More
For 10 years he has said he didnt have his taxes filed, he produced fake paystubs with bank statements for different periods. He has never complied with LFLR 10. This is a post secondary support that is now a full modification and they are saying it hasnt been 2 years HELP!!! There reallly is a... View More
answered on Feb 6, 2017
Contact a tax attorney immediately. If you are a low income taxpayer, you can go to a low income taxpayer clinic in your state.
This is very serious and shouldn't be handled by yourself.
I have heard a rumor about waiting three months and wondered if it was true.
answered on Feb 3, 2017
No wait time. You can get married immediately. You just have to make sure your personnel folks are kept in the loop about the divorce and remarriage. Problems arise if the military thinks you are married to two people at the same time.
We bought a house and few other thing she could not get any credit at the time the titles of the house is in my name only and now we're going through a divorce and see liable for half the house
answered on Jan 16, 2017
There are a few terms that you aren't using correctly, but that's okay since you are not a lawyer. If you are going through a divorce, you should get a lawyer. Also, In Washington, the courts will accept a fair and reasonable property division if parties agree to it. You should try... View More
I got pregnant ( unknowingly ) in Dec 2013 by a man I was dating who had been separated from his wife who lives in MI, they were married in TN in 2009, he and I both reside in WA state and he is currently incarcerated here in WA. I told him I don't want anything to do with him when he gets... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2016
You can search the MI courts website for case filings:
http://courts.mi.gov/opinions_orders/case_search/Pages/default.aspx
Also do we fill out the findings and conclusions about a marriage or do the courts at the of divorce?
answered on Jul 6, 2016
If neither of you are represented by an attorney, you may find Washington Law Help (free legal information at washingtonlawhelp.org) to be informative. Washington's procedure for handling assignment of child support is governed by law (http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=26.09.100).... View More
We now agree on certain provisions, and would like to change them ourselves.
answered on Jul 6, 2016
Are either of you represented by an attorney? If not, and if your divorce is not yet final, you can modify some provisions, but you may benefit by an attorney's advice. Most Washington counties have county-wide bar associations, and most of those have websites. You can also call a local... View More
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