I live in wa. which is a community property st. My wife inherited most of the furniture years ago. Does she get to keep it all

Inherited property is normally considered separate in nature. "Co-mingling" usually refers to liquid assets like money. What you describe does not...

I live in wa. which is a community property st. My wife inherited most of the furniture years ago. Does she get to keep it all

Normally inherited property is considered separate in nature. "Co-mingling" normally refers to liquid assets like money. What you describe does not...

In WA state, how many times do you have to attempt process of service for divorce documents?

Normally the ex parte Commissioner will grant your motion for substituted service after you produce an affidavit of attempted service by a...

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I have a question about community and separate property, wondering what belongs to me and what doesn't?

Normally property acquired during the marriage is presumed to be community. Placing the house in your husband's name would be evidence of a gift to...

When responding to a Petition for dissolution of marriage will I get a court hearing or do I have to request one?

You will get a trial date; trial could be about 10 months from the date of filing. If you want temporary orders entered establishing temporary...

As a step father of 2 children why am i not entitled to claim both of them on income tax? why is the father allowed to claim?

If there is a way to claim the kids on your return it would be authorized by the IRS Code. Consult a CPA to see if you have a legal right to do so....

What legal action can/should I take if the other party in a child support case lied in his financial declaration?

In the civil child support case, give your evidence to the WA State Division of Child Support, and file a motion to enforce the court order. For...

Marriage Dissolution. Motion for Reconsideration. Need Court rules specific to Clark County, Vancouver, WA & example of motion

You can't get proper advice on these questions by using this AVVO forum. You need to pay an attorney for a brief consultation (one or two hours) to...

Giving up rights

You can't simply give up your rights to your kids. Your child support obligation continues unless another man adopts them. See my AVVO Legal Guides...

Your visitation rights under the PP will continue until or unless it is modified by court order. Non-payment of child support is irrelevant, and...

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