Can police enforce court order when a non-custodial parent has no overnight stays with the children but refuses to return them?

While it is true that most police officers do not want to decide who is right or wrong in a custody case, If a person has a verifiable history of...

I have just found a note from my partner 17 years stating that he wanted all of his personal items left to me.

If you have lived in a committed intimate relationship with your partner, you two may be covered by the doctrine of committed intimate...

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Question about common law marriage, medical reasons and concerns.

WA does not allow the formation of a common law marriage between two persons regardless of how long they live together. Some states still do allow...

I was served with a summons and complaint for civil court over minor medical bills by a collection agency. Is this legal?

You are being sued for money that you appear to agree that you do owe. You want to know whether suing you is legal. Why would suing you for...

How do I make sure my tenant fixes the damages they made in my house? Would I need a lawyer to represent us?

You should check whether the insurance policy you have on the property will cover any of the damages done by the tenant. Being a landlord is...

Adjustment of status fee from F1 student?

The fees for specific petitions are listed on the forms for the petitions. The forms and instructions are free at www.uscis.gov . The two major...

Tenant moved owing rent without giving notice, can I take possession of the property?

RCW 59.18.220 (Termination of tenancy for a specified time — Armed forces exception) provides: "(1) In all cases where premises are rented for a...

Last 2 yrs I paid maintenance to my ex spouse $1500/mo. It was not deducted from my gross income so my net was too high. Help?!

If you did not deduct court-ordered spousal maintenance from your income in your federal income tax returns, you likely can amend the returns to...

Guardianship how do I get my children back.

"reservation" suggests the children have Native American heritage. If they do have Native American heritage, the tribal court likely has...

Does a landlord/landlady have the right to tell you what personal items you can or can't have in your rented home?

"Does a landlord/landlady have the right to tell you what personal items you can or can't have in your rented home?" The answer would depend on,...