Using someone's picture on tv

Generally, no, unless the footage is news footage acquired in a setting where the person depicted reasonably would have anticipated that news...

Fathers right to guardianship

The first step is to seek the agreement of all of the parents and caretakers involved. The second step is to hire an experienced family law...

Who pays student loans in a divorce in WA state?

You need to speak to an experienced family law attorney for specific advice, but generally speaking, student loans are personal debts.

Attendance Policies in College

Yes. Your professor is entitled to academic freedom to assess his students' performance. Furthermore, accrediting agencies generally require...

Bad debt

The length of time depends on the type of debt. The three major credit bureaus all have information on this topic on their websites.

Internet Fraud

Depending on the type of crime involved, any law enforcement agency from your local police department to the FBI could be the proper entity to seek...

If my small business writes off a debt as bad debt, can I still try to collect?

No, but if you have written off the debt, and you eventually collect it, you both have to report the income, and report the reversal of the loss....

Real estate

I don't practice law in Washington, and I recommend that you consult an experienced local property law attorney to examine the deed that grants the...

Pregnancy discrimination

You should consult an attorney who is experienced in representing employees in this type of situation. The National Employment Lawyers Association...

First, a letter to a judge is always addressed as follows: "Hon. Jane Smith Judge of the _______ Court In and for the County of...