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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and International Law for Washington on
Q: How do you know if your under RCW26.26A.415? Is there a list? WA

Also how does relate to

Family Law for foreign nationals?

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 19, 2023

RCW 26.26A.415 is a section of the Washington State family law statutes that deals with parenting plans and child custody agreements. It provides guidelines for the court to consider when creating a parenting plan or child custody agreement, including factors such as the child's age, the... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Small Claims, Civil Rights and Collections for Washington on
Q: Are debts placed on an adult, disabled, unemployed child by a parent legally required to be repayed by the child?

I graduated high school in 2014 on a modified diploma due to being on the Autism Spectrum, and possessing a learning disability in Maths, and this is without mentioning all the other professionally-backed mental disabilities. After the landlord sold our previous dwelling, and my father bought a new... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Domestic Violence for Washington on
Q: My exes new gf (in her 40's) threated to burn my 10-yr-olds cardboard creation and pushed him after he pushed her

My exes new gf threatened to burn my 10 year olds things (a cardboard stove) and pushed him. This occurred after my 10 year old pushed his sister (9) who kept touching his creation. The gf said she was going to burn it and he pleaded for her not to, she went to take it (the cardboard oven) and he... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Adoption and Child Custody for Washington on
Q: My kids got taken away on 7/19/2018, &2 days ago I signed the papers for parental termination, can I still fight forkids

My kids were taken by CPS on July 19th 2019, I was required to do services and complete them and do random UA's cuz I had a drug problem. At that time it was hard for me to even get in to services due to the coronavirus recently started. When I was able to get in to Services I stayed doing... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Adoption, Child Custody and Juvenile Law for Washington on
Q: My case got picked up from CPS two days ago I signed the papers to the terminate my parental rights what can I do?

My kids were taken by CPS on July 19th 2019, I was required to do services and complete them and do random UA's cuz I had a drug problem. At that time it was hard for me to even get in to services due to the coronavirus recently started. When I was able to get in to Services I stayed doing... Read more »

Patrick Owen Earl
Patrick Owen Earl
answered on Mar 3, 2023

I am a criminal defense attorney. From what you are talking about you need a dependancy attorney. Good Luck

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Washington on
Q: My ex, baby mama, is a tax attorney. Could serving her with child visitation summons hurt her career?

We have recently seperated and are not married. We are parents to a 6 month old boy.

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Family Law and Probate for Washington on
Q: I am seeking information on how to handle a probate concerning an estate, wills for my family.

I am seeking information on how to handle a probate concerning an estate, wills for my family. This involves a brother who passed on 2/5/2023 leaving without a will, a partner of 20 years and two sisters.

All will need wills and one a will update.

Sincerely

Anthony M. Avery
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Anthony M. Avery
answered on Mar 2, 2023

Consult with a WA attorney. Determine whether Probate is necessary first, then proceed .

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Washington on
Q: I am 30 with a child. unexpectedly moved home. My mother is throwing out my belongings because she wants to. Legal?

Basically if I leave say clothes in the laundry room for a few days she throws them out. Or if I have bowls in the kitchen or a frying ban I use regularly or I have uncooked meat I've bought for me and my child to eat she other throws out or set outside or thrown into a old shed with no... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Washington on
Q: What If I brought this case to court and claimed there is no law stating emancipation is not possible for other reasons?

The emancipation laws of Idaho state that the only reasons a minor could be considered emancipated, is if they are married or in military services.

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law and Juvenile Law for Washington on
Q: Can cps keep my kid because they think dv was because of substance abuse but have no evidence of drugs at that time

Original reason why she was took is no longer but now they are bringing up my substance abuse past even tho my kid has never been around drugs which are legal in Washington State

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Washington on
Q: For presidents day, child goes with mom in odd years. Holidays which fall on monday include Saturday and Sunday.

The holiday starts at 6pm the day preceding the holiday which would be friday in this case, correct?

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Personal Injury for Washington on
Q: Statute of limitations

Hello, If there's a statue of limitations, and it's expired, but there's a lawsuit which was filed in a timely manner BUT dismissed without a prejustice due to client's communication issues (couldn't reach the client), can it be reopened?

Steve Dashiak
Steve Dashiak
answered on Jan 27, 2023

Yikes. You should fight like hell to have the Court reconsider the dismissal. And get a hold of the dang client! Whatever it takes. Pretend discipline from the bar is on the line.

You can re-file after the statute of limitations, but the case would likely be dismissed upon a motion by the...
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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Family Law and Probate for Washington on
Q: Mother-in-law died a year ago- left me $50,000 I'm having a hard time receiving and I need to know what I need

The executor which is her brother Everett lawyer says the house needs to sell before I receive my money I don't think this is correct it doesn't state that in the will -will currently in Probate

Keith Armstrong
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Keith Armstrong
answered on Sep 22, 2022

Hello estate heir. The probate attorney and executor may be correct. If the estate does not have liquid cash, may have to sell hard assets to fund the inheritance. But more important is the priority of distributions. First, creditors and claims, expenses, legal, accounting fees and bills.... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Immigration Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Washington on
Q: Wife keeping son in Philippines against my will, didn't let him return with me, can I stop her from taking son again?

When my wife (with a US green card) eventually returns with my son (Who is a US citizen) to America, can I prevent her from taking him back to the Philippines and keeping him there against my will again?

Alexander Ivakhnenko
Alexander Ivakhnenko
answered on Aug 21, 2022

In some cases a custodial parent has a primary decision making ability with respect to the minor's whereabouts.

For instance, if the second parent lost or never obtained an ability for shared parental responsibilities then one may not prevent a legally custodial parent from traveling...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Arbitration / Mediation Law for Washington on
Q: appealing to the court in CA to remove my name on sued list that I reside in WA

someone sued me and 2 brothers (they reside same CA state) about the money matter in the family. I would request to remove my name since I live out of the state.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 17, 2022

A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You may want to consider discussing this with a Washington attorney. It isn't fully clear if this is an arbitration (which is your posted category) or a formal legal action, possibly based on a long-arm... Read more »

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Family Law for Washington on
Q: I have a detective and adult services checking on my mom because she took out 50,000 out of her bank America account

My m moved in about 6 months ago and got a settlement and I went to the bank with her about 2 months ago and she withdrawn 50 thousand and now I have a detective and adult services at my door what should I do I haven’t done anything wrong my moms old doctor ordered her to get tests done for some... Read more »

Jason Powers
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answered on Apr 14, 2022

You need to call a lawyer. APS thinks you had her get the money for your benefit. They might try and remove her from your care and send charges to a prosecutor. I suggest you call a local criminal law attorney and meet with them. This need to be done before you and or mom meet with them. Also,... Read more »

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Probate for Washington on
Q: How do I start the process to be the person to make my mother's decisions? She is not mentally able to make decisions.

I am not able to care for her, and she is needing care daily whether it have to be 24/7 or just a person during the day. She has nothing, no home, and did receive SSI until she mentally couldn't remember to do her reviews, paperwork etc they won't allow me to speak for her. She need... Read more »

Renee Louise Roman
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answered on Feb 26, 2022

In order to make decisions for your mother, you will need to be appointed as her guardian, unless she has an existing power of attorney naming you as her attorney in fact. If she previously executed a power of attorney, you should have this reviewed to see what decisions you are able to make on her... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Tax Law for Washington on
Q: What can you do if your divorce papers say you can claim your child odd years and your ex disregards this and claims her

His ex is saying it’s whoever filed first gets to claim her but the divorce papers state she gets even years and he gets odd years

Laura Helen Fitzgibbon
Laura Helen Fitzgibbon
answered on Mar 6, 2022

You can bring them in for a contempt hearing for violating the child support order. In your declaration, I’d attach the email or text messages where your ex made these statements. Please reach out if you need representation!

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Washington on
Q: Case on UCCJEA and UIFSA. California is the home state of the children and mother. Washington is the home of father.

Need help with our case. The children live in california. They were born in Mexico. They moved to California in 2015 with their mother who chose not to allow contact with my husband as soon as she arrived in the US. My husband moved here to Washington from Mexico in 2010 so has have never lived in... Read more »

Zachary C Ashby
Zachary C Ashby
answered on Feb 10, 2022

For child support, the state where the children live is where jurisdiction is proper. If the children live in California, California has full power to establish a child support obligation and require your husband to pay.

UIFSA and UCCJEA are what are known as uniform law. They are created...
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