Sister does not want to move back with parents, can an older sibling get custody in WA state

How soon will the sister be 18? Once she is 18, she is an adult who gets to decide where she lives. On the other hand, most police departments...

Immigration status and marriage requirements, fiancee is a permanent resident

If you are asking whether there are special laws for marriages between US citizens and legal permanent residents, the answer is "no". The state...

Landlord's requirement under WA state landlord tenant act to clean and update carpet prior to new tenant's possession

If this house is being used for living purposes, the rental likely is controlled by Chapter 59.18 RCW (Residential landlord-tenant act). The...

Child endangerment

If the children are living in WA, the father likely should check whether the provisions of RCW 26.09.191 (Restrictions in temporary or permanent...

Protection from domestic abuse/Legally changing one's name

Changing one's name in court is a rather easy procedure in WA. Some district courts may even allow a petitioner to file a petition and get the...

WA state statute of limitation on a promissory note

Chapter 4.16 RCW (Limitation of actions) has WA statutes of limitation on civil actions. The statutes can be accessed here:...

There is no requirement that a POA document be filed. However, some people do file the POA document with the county's recorder. In King County, the...

Live in WA work in OR, how will income tax work?

You follow the laws of both states. Since WA has no personal income tax, you will not have to worry personal income tax for WA. However, OR does...

What is the method for calculating spousal support / alimony in WA state

RCW 26.09.090 (Maintenance orders for either spouse or either domestic partner – Factors) provides the nonexclusive statutory factors for the court...

Searching for the names of my birth parents, born in the naval hospital on guam

How quickly you can find your information likely depends on what information you already have. Have you contacted the agency that keeps birth...