Sister-in-law fled to NY from WA with nephew without consent.

Being married with at least one child presumably means your brother is over 18 and therefore a legal adult. As an adult, he should review his...

Does it take less time to get a permanent residence status by hiring a lawyer than to fill up the paper work yourself?

Attorneys do not have any special privilege that would result in their clients' petitions being processed quicker or approved if the petitions are...

Can i change my lawyer and how?

A person generally has a right to change attorneys at any time. The major exception would be if trial is in a few days. In some circumstances, the...

Will Social Security benefits be reduced if a same-sex couple files taxes using community property rights in WA state?

The current stand of the federal government (of which the IRS and SSA are) is that there is no recognition of same-sex marriage. Some states allow...

Is it legal to make a server pay for a check when a customer walks out in Seattle, WA?

You can read more information at the article "Deductions from Pay" published by LNI at...

How long does a judgment from owing an apartment complex stay on the courts public records.

Court records are potentially there forever. Some courts still have records dating back to the 1800s. The older records are in paper form or...

There are all sorts of scams going on. So, the first thing you likely should check is whether the notice is coming from a legitimate source. Some...

Late Federal Taxes

If the taxpayer owes taxes, the taxpayer will be charged penalties and interest. If the taxpayer has a refund, there is no penalty and the taxpayer...

I know that Realtors and those selling a home must disclose a death on/in the property or residence, but do landlords need to?

"I know that Realtors and those selling a home must disclose a death on/in the property or residence". You should check your knowledge as, in WA,...

Social Security Number

You do not have to give out your Social Security Number. On the other hand, the company does not have to hire you. Many companies do use the...