Family law proceedings in WA are filed in the county's superior court. For a proceeding filed the first time, the county generally would be one...

I got a citation today for third degree theft. i have to appear in court on march 25th. should i hire an attorney?

Third degree theft is a gross misdemeanor in WA that is punishable by up to a year in jail, $5000 fines, or both. Does the possibility of being...

Who will have custody of a 13yr old when both parents have passed away?

If this is in WA, the judge will decide who gets the child. (The same likely is true in other states.) If the mother left instructions (such as via...

Contractor did not file any lien within the 90 days after work was performed. Can contractor still sue for payment?

The lien is a process available to the contractor in addition to other legal processes available to another person involved in a civil legal...

Are there locks on individual doors in hotels or motels? You should review the local codes of where your rental is. However, even if the codes...

We sold a home my husband owned before we were married and bought another place after we were married.

If you two hire attorneys to argue over $40K, the attorneys' fees may be more than $40K. You should look into the doctrine of meretricious...

Unfair to be pulled over for doing 45 in a 35 when you can see a 55 speed limit sign?

If a person has good eyesight and can see the higher speed limit sign a mile away, can the person drive at the higher speed limit from the mile...

Spousal Maintenance and obligations when income changes

Did you have an attorney representing you at the time of your divorce? If yes, your attorney likely can help you understand what you agreed to...

How do I know how much debt I own when no one is sending me a bill but my credit score is so low?

If you want a free credit report on yourself, you can go to www.ftc.gov and look for the link to the website to get your free annual credit...

If someone has your nude pictures and he often blackmails you?

How young were you when the pictures were taken? If you were younger than 18 and depending on what is visible in the pictures, it likely would be...