How should I proceed with protecting myself from my landlord?

RCW 59.18.220 (Termination of tenancy for a specified time—Armed forces exception) provides: "(1) In all cases where premises are rented for a...

My brother passed away, no will. I’m planning on filing small estate affidavit in 40 days. Can I contact banks before filing?

You can contact any financial institution you want. However, unless you can present some court order stating that you are in charge of the...

Will I be responsible for any debts/ Loans my spouse has that I don't know of after separation?

If you have a "legal separation", you have court orders. You should review the court orders to see what the court has ordered you and the other...

Do I need to hire an attorney for 46.61.400?

In WA, a traffic ticket is a civil proceeding for which the only initial penalty is being ordered to pay some money. There is no jail time for a...

You should carefully look at the documents. You are probably being charged with a criminal law offense, not just a traffic ticket. For a...

You should review the order of child support, the parenting plan, and other court orders in your case. What has the court ordered you to pay for...

Is my house half of my wife if I purchased it before marriage and paid mortgage with my salary after marriage?

The statutes grant the court the authority as well as require the court to divide all assets and debts in a just and equitable manner. What just...

"I intend to apply for citizenship as soon as we return". You do not appear to have any eligibility for naturalization as you are not a legal...

The utility company probably is using an easement to access the land. You should find the documents that grant the easement to see what the...

How can I get the VIN number to a truck I gave as gift?

Did you sign up for email reminders from the Department of Licensing when it is time to renew your vehicle's tabs? The VIN is in the email...