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Donna J Hamilton
Olympia Civil Rights Attorney.
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Does WA. suspend your drivers license for failure to make monthly payments or for failing to respond to the infraction(FTA)?

Asked by a user in Lynnwood, WA - over 1 year ago.

You can find the rules regarding driver license suspensions at the Department of Licensing's rules page, Washingtion Administrative Code: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=308

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I NEED HELP TO FILE A CIVIL ACTION AGAINST A CITY. BUT FIRST I NEED TO SEND A DEMAND LETTER..

Asked by a user in Phoenix, AZ - over 3 years ago.

If you are unsure how to proceed, you may wish to contact Community Legal Services in Phoenix. Another option is to contact the AZ Bar Association to see if they can refer an attorney who is willing to represent you.

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Does remarriage to a military person give a divorced parent more rights to move the children out of city, state or country?

Asked by a user in Seattle, WA - over 1 year ago.

The court's custody order controls. If you beiieve the other parent (who is not a member of the military) plans to take the children contrary to the court's order, you need to act. Contact an attorney NOW. If you act only after the wife takes the kids out of WA, it will be more difficult (and expensive) to get them back.

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Can a dealership charge me mileage fee if finance wasn't approved for my car loan, and i returned the car back?

Asked by a user in Olympia, WA - over 1 year ago.

It depends on what the sales contract said. You should take the contract to an attorney for advice.

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Demanding, unruly ex - what can I expect for parenting plan changes when my daughter enters kindergarten?

Asked by a user in Richland, WA - over 1 year ago.

To modify a parenting plan, the parent seeking to modify must demonstrate, " a substantial change has occurred in the circumstances of the child or the nonmoving party [that would be you, mum] and that the modification is in the best interest of the child and is necessary to serve the best interests of the child." See http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=26.09.260 In other words, he has the burden to demonstrate to the court that something significant has changed and it's in your...

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My ex and I have no parental plan finalized yet, can I take them out of state for thanksgiving without his permission?

Asked by a user in Bellevue, WA - over 1 year ago.

Need more facts. Do you have court imposed temporary orders? If so, do they require you to get your children's father to consent to take the kids out of state for the holiday? Do any temporary orders that give him parental time with the kids during the time you wish to be away?

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Can she keep property in my name after judgement

Asked by a user in Wenatchee, WA - over 1 year ago.

You need to provide more facts. Is "she" your wife? What kind of "judgment" are you referring to? Did a court enter judgment awarding these things to her? Providing more information will assist an attorney in answering your question. What you;ve provided so far is too vague. Please re-post.

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What would happen if i was 20 an i was going out with a 15 year old almost 16 and her mom was okay with it?

Asked by a user in Spokane, WA - over 1 year ago.

Short answer: VERY, VERY BAD IDEA. Rape of a minor is more than intercourse ("having sex"). Penetration of any kind: fingers, tounge, etc. See http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9A.44.079. The girl's mum may be "okay" with you "going out" with her daughter, but the mum cannot consent or authorize you to have illegal sexual contact with her daughter, or protect you from criminal charges for having illegal sexual contact with her daughter. Your best course of action is...

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SECTION 12 SPECIAL PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES PROHIBITED. state constitution question

Asked by a user in Tacoma, WA - over 1 year ago.

The short answer is no. You have a right to a lawyer in a divorce case, but not a right to a lawyer at public expense. A few years ago the WA Supreme Court ruled that a spouse unable to afford a lawyer was not entitled to a lawyer at state expense, even though the circumstances of the case were very similar- if not exactly- what you descibe as your situation. In that case, the husband had resources to hire counsel and the wife did not. Child custody was at issue. The court ruled that the...

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My FML workplace restrictions were sent over the email.

Asked by a user in Seattle, WA - over 1 year ago.

In Washington, not every email is available for public dissemination. Under the WA Public Records Act (RCW 42.56.230(2)) the following is exempt from public disclosure: "Personal information in files maintained for employees, appointees, or elected officials of any public agency to the extent that disclosure would violate their right to privacy" Based on the information incuded in your question, it would appear the information about which you are concerned is exempt under the Act, and thus...