Can a National Guard soldier hire a civilian lawyer to sue the branch of service for mental anguish and harrassment

There likely is not a prohibition against you hiring an attorney of your choice. Whether you have any legal bases to sue and would win any...

You likely are responsible for the damages caused by your dog. If you have homeowner's insurance, your insurance may cover the damages. You may...

What is the time period for USCIS to process I-130 application

Every month the Department of State publishes the Visa Bulletin that lists out the priority dates being processed. The Visa Bulletin is at...

Am I responsibe for my husbands debt / medical bills if the debt incurred previous to our marriage

RCW 26.16.200 (Debts incurred before marriage or domestic partnership – Separate debts – Child support obligation – Liability) provides: "Neither...

What is the process for changing your last name in WA state

I was looking at a map for the Vancouver area and for some reason the name "Spokane" popped into my mind. If you are in Clark County (where...

What is the process for changing your last name in WA state

For adult WA residents, getting a name change order from a court is somewhat easy. You will need to find the procedures used by your county. In...

Wiping human waste on co workers donuts

Every so often the newspapers run articles about charges being filed against food servers for contaminating food being bought by police...

WA state Landlord/Tenant laws

You may want to read up on RCW 59.18.280 (Moneys paid as deposit or security for performance by tenant – Statement and notice of basis for...

What are WA state laws regarding the enforceability of non compete agreements

Since no one here can read your agreement, no one can give you any good guidance that is specific to your situation. You should review your facts...

Is there a way to negotiate a payment plan with hospital over growing bill in WA state

Many hospitals have programs that may waive or greatly reduce medical fees for people with little or no income. Has the mother contacted the...