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answered on Mar 30, 2018
Short answer: It depends.
You wrote that you needed a lawyer, but didn't give the reason. It depends on what you are trying to accomplish. If you're looking to modify the amount of support or other order, and if the children have been living in New York for at least the last... View More 
Her biological dad has not been in the picture since she was 3 or 4. She is now 9 years old. I live in Vancouver WA. We are recently married and had decided to wait tell we we're married to have him adopt her we thought it would be easier. We want to have her adopted and she would like to take... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2018
You and your spouse should contact an attorney to initiate an adoption proceeding in Clark County Superior Court. Before doing so, I recommend that you have the birth father sign a consent to the adoption. You can complete the adoption and name change in the same proceeding.
He remarried when she was 3. No other children. The wife prevented contact and cut off contact with his daughter when he became ill with Alzheimer.
answered on Mar 7, 2018
I would suggest that the first thing she do is try to figure out if her father's estate was probated and whether he had a will.
would i have to go through oregon to appeal the custody order or can i do it through washington?
answered on Oct 11, 2017
Once a court makes a custody determination, that court has exclusive, continuing jurisdiction to make all future custody decisions regarding the same children. The only exception is if the children and both parents no longer reside in that state. You will therefore have to file your modification... View More
If so, how can he guaranty that his mother gets her and not the ex-step mother? They have been divorced for over three years and the step mother has no rights to her for visits or anything else.
answered on Sep 5, 2017
If your son's ex-wife has had no contact with the child for more than three years, it is highly unlikely that the court would award her custody of the child. If your son dies, the child's mother, as the surviving biological parent, would have a preference in obtaining legal custody. If... View More
Few years back my girlfriend and I were drinking at a bar, and we started arguing, there was many cops there (they have video evidence) and i got arrested for 4th degree domestic assault. We got issued a no contact order, which the judge dropped on my court date. I was told I need to go to a... View More
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answered on Sep 5, 2017
If the court already ordered that the classes need to be completed than I doubt a lawyer will be able to convince the court to drop it. The court may become frustrated that the order was not followed and order the case closed provided you get penalized. It would be a good idea to speak to an... View More
My sons dad is trying to get out of paying for daycare unless they prorate cuz he misses 5 days. He is now 2 months behind in daycare.
answered on Aug 3, 2017
There's no law that I'm aware of. You look at the terms of the contract you signed and agreed to. If the contract says prorate, you prorate. If the contract says it's a fixed rate regardless of days missed, you pay in full. If the contract is silent, there's a decent... View More
the child is suicidal and the parent the primary cause. the child is 16 turning 17 in February 2018
answered on Jun 5, 2017
The short answer to the question is yes. But please seek the counsel of an experienced immigration attorney to help you do so.
From previous relationship before you. To use in court against your abuser?
answered on Apr 13, 2017
Well, conviction history is public record. One easy way to get it is to order a WATCH report from Washington State Patrol. You can do it on line at WSP's website, I think they charge ten dollars.
If there were no criminal convictions, there may be sources of court documents from... View More
my younger sibling keeps hitting me and verbally abusing me and I refuse to hit her back unless I really need to defend myself and unfortunately the situation has continued and my Mom has not done anything about it. She claims she does but still not working. This happens when my mom is at work... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2017
Talk to a counselor. Becoming an "emancipated minor " is tough and not always easy.
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.
My ex husband is only 59 and can't get social security and can't get his PERS pension until 65 I think. Obviously he has to support himself somehow. So he will have to get another job.
answered on Oct 17, 2016
If your decree orders maintenance he is required to pay it, and voluntary unemployment will not exempt him from that obligation.
Do you have a QDRO (order for dividing retirement assets) already made? If not, you should do this right away, because your options are severely limited if he... View More
My son is 5 years old and his mother suddenly moved him, her and her daughter's belongings out of our apartment that we shared for 6 years. She did this right in front of the children, very upsetting to them and me. She took my son away and refused to let me see him for the most part. I... View More
answered on Sep 13, 2016
What a difficult situation for you. Each county has some kind of legal aid program, one that organizes for others in the state is the Northwest Justice Project (https://nwjustice.org/). You can call their CLEAR Hotline at 1-888-201-1014
(M-F 9:15 am to 12:15 pm) to see if pro bono (free)... View More
He no shows scheduled calls and when I do speak with him he asked me what "we" should do. He has to be reminded of past conversations and action plans. His last statement was that he wanted to get paid before he passes on. Not sure how to proceed.
answered on Aug 29, 2016
Sounds like you need to sit down with him, see what he has done, and his plan.The comp process can be the subject of misunderstanding, and he may be as frustrated as you but expressing it in ways that seem argumentative.
We have discussed setting up separate checking accounts to make management easier (leave all savings alone). Verbal agreement on who would pay what bills. Would any arrangement we set up now negatively effect me if we divorce in the future? Two minor children live with me.
answered on Aug 25, 2016
Possibly, especially with regard to retirement accounts. If either of you have retirement accounts, you should do QDROs now and not wait for the dissolution proceeding. A QDRO is a qualified domestic relations order that splits a retirement account. Most retirement plans have strict rules on... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2016
You can use a QDRO (qualified domestic relations order) to collect child support from a person who owes it and refuses to pay. A QDRO can use money from their retirement account or pension benefit, even though the retirement money would not normally be available until retirement, and they do not... View More
If someone has a post-secondary support order from Washington state, but they moved to Texas and are living and working there, can their wages be garnished for failure to pay?
answered on Jul 6, 2016
Yes, but it may be easier and more efficient to use a QDRO (qualified domestic relations order) to collect child support from a person who owes it and has tried to get out of it by leaving the state. A QDRO can use money from their retirement account or pension benefit, even though the retirement... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2016
It depends upon the circumstances in each case. You might find the following article to be of some help: http://www.legalvoice.org/?_escaped_fragment_=responding-to-family-actions-while-incar/c1pb8#!responding-to-family-actions-while-incar/c1pb8. If you owe back child support that you are having... View More
Can a Childsupport judge supersede a superior court order and change custody and who pays the Childsupport?
answered on Jul 6, 2016
It's not clear what you mean by "Childsupport judge". Family court in Washington is the Superior Court, and matters of child support are heard there. Custody and child support can be modified based on a change in conditions, but there are rules governing how that can apply. You may... View More
We have remained very close friends. Originally I was only suppose to get my kids every other weekend. until I was back on my feet. So for the last 4 yrs we have split the time 50/ 50 with the 3 kids. SInce the divorce she has a large increase in her pay, and we have both agreed on me not paying... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2016
What does your dissolution decree say as to what you are supposed to pay for child support? Modifications to child support arrangements must go through the family court. (Superior Court) Sometimes people who owe more child support than they can pay can use their retirement accounts to pay what they... View More
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