Can i adopt my biological adult children that was adopted when they were younger?

In WA, one adult can agree to be adopted by another adult. There is no background check done on either adult for the adoption. More information...

Do we have any legal obligation to my step daughter?

"left saying she was moving out" means she has no legal right to be there anymore. You should change the locks to the house's doors and do not let...

Do I need an att. to get my child support reviewed/increased since 1 turned 12 & x's income may have risen. Been 3 years since d

If all you want is to have the child support updated (and do not have any parenting plan issue), you can have DSHS handle the child support for you...

I'm in the middle of a divorce and I can't afford an attorney, can I represent myself in a check in conference with the judge?

If the husband/father has money, the judge can order him to release some money to you so that you can go hire your attorney. While the case is...

Is it a conflict of interest for the lawyer i used in my divorce to represent my current husbands ex wife?

Does the attorney know that the attorney has been hired to represent the former wife of your current husband? Perhaps the attorney does not know of...

Would this be considered harrasment or domestic violence?

RCW 26.50.010 (Definitions) provides a very broad definition: "(6) "Family or household members" means spouses, domestic partners, former spouses,...

Can 3 of 4 owners on a property deed sell a house that is currently listed for sale when an offer is made. ?

Do the owners of the real property have any agreement among them as to how to dispose of the real property? If yes, the agreement likely must be...

Can criminal defense provide law enforcement with a passed polygraph test to get an investigation unfounded?

Your boyfriend apparently has an attorney. Why is he not asking his attorney? Polygraph testing is not admissible evidence in WA courts. The...

There is no such thing as "squatter's rights" in WA. What your mother should do is review the specific facts with her attorney to find out her...

Can I Change my last name to my stepfather last name when I’m 15?

Your mother can petition the court to change your name. The court, likely through a guardian ad litem appointed to represent you, will ask...