Can he take all I have worked for?

Twenty years likely would make the marriage to be considered a long-term marriage. In a long-term marriage, the court likely would look at awarding...

Do I need a tax lawyer before contacting the IRS to file and pay taxes from previous years?

The IRS generally just wants people to pay the taxes the people owe. The IRS is generally not looking to criminally prosecute a person if the...

Terminating lease early with no provisions in the lease

What would be the point for the landlord to sign a lease with you if you can leave any time you want? During the lease term, the landlord would not...

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If you file bankruptcy, does that effect any immigration case?

The Form I-130, petition for alien relative, and Form I-864, affidavit of support, do not have any question regarding bankruptcy. The mere fact of...

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I am a father and I have a parenting plan with my ex-wife that says that she is the custodial parent.

The age of majority is generally 18 in WA. In theory, persons under 18 are subject to the control of their parents. Where a child lives is one of...

I'm wondering if washington lawyers are required to mean a certain number of pro bono hours a year.

The WA Supreme Court do not require WA attorneys to provide any unpaid services. In theory, attorneys, being officers of the courts, can be ordered...

Been separated from my husband for almost a year, want a divorce, can't get in touch with him. He's in the Army.

WA statutes generally prohibit court personnel from giving anyone legal advice. That would include how to fill out forms or procedures. (The major...

I am Pro Se petitioner and trying to get financial information on my husband. Can I legally send a letter requesting it, w/o ...

Unless there is a court order prohibiting your action, you can send a letter to anyone you like. However, given that your letter is not a court...

Can you request "Archived no docket info" from Superior court of King county, WA from 1991?

Older records in King County are on microfiche or microfilm. Newer records (from around 1997) are digital images. Both courthouses in Seattle...

How hard is it to get Non-parental custody?

In WA, the law requires the courts to check into the backgrounds of all adults who will be living in the same household as the children. The law...