Legal Question in Family Law in Washington
Family Law in WA State and how to prosecute
I'm living in a situation where my
mother in law is married to a man
who is very controlling and when he
doesn't get what he want's he leaves
and take away all financial support
and transportation for his wife his
step-kids (there's 3 that are still
minors and 3 adults). I know that he
is guilty of family abandonment
and/or family nonsupport. What I
need to know is how to get him
charged with these and anything else
he could be charged with and if I can
do it or if his wife has to.
He's threatened to get her kids taken
away if she divorces him among
many other threats of what he'll do if
she divorces him. She very afraid to
take a stand so I need to know if I
can take that stand in her place until
she's ready. And also what steps to
take to press charges.
Thanks so much
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Family Law in WA State and how to prosecute
Family law matters are civil actions, and unless he has engaged in domestic violence or some other crime there is no basis for a criminal case. You can't initiate a civil (family law) action on behalf of your mother. She can seek a protection order along with the dissolution action and have one granted if the facts support such an order.
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