Is it necessary for me to be alternating years claiming my son as a tax exemption when I am the primary custodial parent?

You claim your child as a tax dependent as often as the court ordered you to claim the child. If you claim the child in a year not authorized by...

14 year wants to change her last name to include moms maiden name

If both parents agree to the name change, the procedures to change name in WA are in fact very simple. There is no requirement to publish the name...

What is statue of limitations of pay day loans in Washington state

In WA, a lawsuit based on a written agreement generally has a time limit of 6 years. A lawsuit based on a not written agreement has a time limit of...

If my spouse files for divorce before I do, do they automatically get temporary custody of child until divorce is final?

If a parent goes to court and tells the judge/commissioner that the child is being abused and gives some proofs to the court that purport to...

My Fiancee recently passed away from cancer . Do I have any rights to his property or retirement.

"We lived together for almost 10yrs" probably means you have what WA courts call a committed intimate relationship. In WA, a common law marriage...

Can a landlord keep my last month rent & deposit because he has spent it & doesn't have money now?

Attorneys usually do not work for free. So, the landlord likely has money to pay for the attorney. You may not be entitled to the money yet...

Hi, I'm applying for aos and I have a question about my birth certificate. Thank you!

If the document does not have your name, how can the document be used as your birth certificate? If you do not have a birth certificate, you...

How do I handle collecting rent and deposit from new tenant

In WA, an out-of-state landlord is required by the statutes to have an in-state agent. You start by finding your in-state agent. Then, you ask...

I have my daughter 50% or more of the time and still pay child support

Having a child more than half of the time does not mean the parent does not pay child support to the other parent. This scenario is usually when...

If you have the money available and want to stay at the place, perhaps you can offer to the landlord to pay him in advance another month's of rent....