US citizenship for spouse of US citizen

Newlyweds are not eligible for naturalization based on the marriage. The requirements for naturalization are summarized in a chart in the Guide...

Filing for divorce when husband contests, WA state procedures

If proper procedures are followed, neither the appearance nor consent of the opposing spouse is needed in a dissolution of marriage proceeding in...

How often can you change a parenting plan

Chapter 26.09 RCW (Dissolution proceedings – legal separation) has the provisions relating to most issues in a divorce. The statutes can be...

Procedure for filing for child custody in WA state

"Do I stand a chance?" The only way to find out definitely is to file a petition with the court and get an order from the court. The court looks...

Affadavit of Support I-864 and I-864A

Any US citizen or legal permanent resident, living in the US, may become a financial co-sponsor if that person has enough financial...

Receiving money from another country.

You should take care that you are not being pulled into a scam. Ask yourself this question, why would a stranger want to give you a large sum of...

Mother's past problem with drug preventing her fron regaining custody of her son.

"What kind of advice can i give her?" The friend should collect as much of the paperwork relating to her case (court file, rehabilitation...

Under WA civil law is judgment and garnishment invalid if the name and social security numbers do not match

Are you claiming that you are not the debtor? That is, the wrong person was named as the defendant. If so, depending on your facts, you may be able...

You want someone to work for free (pro bono) so that you can be paid? The law of your state may provide that an employer must pay attorney's fee...

Separate and community debt under WA state law

The debts of a spouse acquired before marriage remain the separate debts of that spouse. You likely will not become legally liable for the debts he...