What forms do we need to get custody?
My step-son lives with his mother and my husband pays child support but they never set up a parenting plan. He wants to get custody of him because his mother doesn't take care of him like she should and is living in a travel trailer with 3 adults and 2 kids. CPS has already been called (for numerous reasons) he just needs to know what court forms to file (Washington state) in order to get custody of him. Hiring a lawyer is out of the question since we are trying to move and don't have that kind of money.
Most family courts have "pro se packages" (pro se meaning you are representing yourself) that you can pick up from the clerk's office. They will give you instructions, but not legal advice.
Go to the clerk's office and tell them what you want to do, and they will probably be able to give you the necessary paperwork.
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April 30th, 2009 at 9:28 am
I hate to say it, but google "custody forms, and WA"
if that doesn't work, call your local legal aid office (you can google that too) and they will help you for free! (if you meet the income guidelines, if not, they will still probably tell you what you need).
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April 30th, 2009 at 10:16 am
find a good lawyer and file in family court for full custody
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April 30th, 2009 at 10:33 am
Most family courts have "pro se packages" (pro se meaning you are representing yourself) that you can pick up from the clerk's office. They will give you instructions, but not legal advice.
Go to the clerk's office and tell them what you want to do, and they will probably be able to give you the necessary paperwork.
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April 30th, 2009 at 10:58 am
Going into a contested custody lawsuit without the advice of an attorney is almost certain to fail. You cannot afford not to hire an attorney if the future of the child is at stake.
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