Legal Question in Family Law in Washington

Re: Family Law Attorney Needed

Chances are the best advice I can give you is to get a lawyer.

Just as you would not do your own surgery, you are risking a lot by representing yourself in court.

Courts are loathe to keep children away from their parents, and deeply suspicious of parents who want the court to do that.

Be prepared to show more than a crimial record. There are plenty of people who are criminals but their crimes have nothing to do with their parenting skills.

If his crimes involved the children, e.g. he assaulted them, that's different. If there are drugs involved, you may well have a point that the Court will use as a basis for restrictions.

But otherwise, I'd be prepared for an uphill battle.

Hope this helps. Powell