What rights does a mother have after giving birth and is told by social worker that baby can't leave due to med hold

If the mother is taking drugs only as prescribed by her medical doctors, CPS will check that the baby is fine and close the case. Of course, in...

What can my son expect at a criminal non-traffic court hearing if he just goes ahead and pleads guilty?

" how do I go about getting him a public defender?" You do not unless your son is still a minor. If he is an adult, everyone will expect him to...

Can I married my cousin in the state of Washington I'm a us citizen I have a baby with her and can she come onces married to us

First cousins cannot legally marry each other within WA. However, if the marriage is valid in the place where the marriage happened, WA will...

Are there lawyers who can work out a payment plan for a retainer?

" I don't think it would take too much time." If the issue is so simple, why are you not taking care of it yourself? When I hear a prospective...

Debt incurred during marriage - are both parties responsible?

It is true that a creditor can sue you and the husband to have both of you liable for the debts incurred in his name but during your marriage....

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I live in the state of Washington (community property state) I would like to leave my share of the estate to my son.

You are free to do what you want with your property. So, yes, you likely can leave a life estate for your husband with the property going to your...

If I turn over custody of my daughter to my mother, will the state come after me if they file for social security?

I do not see why your daughter would be become entitled to Social Security benefits merely be living with her grandmother if she was not eligible...

Can a parent who hasn't collected steady child support get "shorted"?

If the child is not already 18 and graduated from high school, the mother should verify that postsecondary education support has been ordered. If...

My wife is a green card holder and I am on EAD expecting my green card this year. Can we adopt a child in the USA?

Your question actually has at least two parts: whether an adoption will be allowed and whether the child would receive any immigration...

Where online can I find information on attorneys in WA regarding suspensions, reprimands, etc?

The WA State Bar Association is the entity that licenses and regulates attorneys in WA (on behalf of the WA Supreme Court). The WSBA is at...