Divorce decree, child support and dependent tax exemption in WA state

You can review Publication 17 for requirements to claim a person as a dependent. P17 is available for free from the IRS at www.irs.gov...

Eviction due to late rent

Your rights are specified in your (old) rental agreement and in the state's statutes. The WA landlord and tenant statutes are in Title 59 RCW. The...

WA law regarding being fired for having a second job

In WA, your employment likely is at-will, meaning that either you or the employer may end the relationship at any time for any reason or for no...

Married to a US citizen for more than 4 years when can i apply for citizenship

Qualified military service members and their spouses may receive expedited processing of their naturalization applications. Some requirements (such...

Is a dna test to determine paternity required in WA state

A court order is not an invitation to which you respond as you please. If there is a valid court order for you to submit to DNA testing, you can...

Application process and fees for a fiancee visa

A US citizen may petition for a fiancee visa for the citizen's fiancee living outside the US. A US citizen would file a Form I-129F and...

Domestic partnership /rights of the survivor

Under the current law, a common law marriage is not formed within the border of WA. However, WA recognizes the doctrine of meretricious...

Is bigamy a crime in WA state.

If your husband also lives in WA, you can check if a dissolution of marriage petition was filed. The court's website is:...

A spouse can accuse the other spouse of anything the accusing spouse wants. The spouse being accused does not have to listen to the accusations and...

In WA state can I claim unemployment benefits after quitting my job due to manager and coworkers?

Whether you would be eligible for unemployment depends on the facts of your case. In WA, you can apply for unemployment online at...