Is it necessary for winning party to meet and confer with losing party regarding attorney fees before filing a motion for fees?

Ordinarily, if a party prevails, if there is a basis for an award of legal fees, they can seek attorney fees by motion. They don't have to try to...

Should I require other than seminar class for mediation hearing at Kingcounty familycourt?

Can you repost your question. My sense is that English is not your first language so your question is unclear. Are you saying that there is a...

Do I need to reply to the motion to dismiss? If so, do I refer to the motion for leave to amend the complaint?

So, the judge or Commish have given your really helpful information. 1. A motion for leave to amend must be served on the other side and noted...

I agree with Attorney Nguyen. If Dad is lawfully growing pot, then the court won't prohibit him from doing so. You need to treat this as any...

How can I help my child deal with a controlling step parent?

Your daughter is only 4 years old. It sounds to me like she senses the tension between households and she is trying to make BOTH families happy...

Your question is very fact dependent. Generally, when a lawsuit is pending, any entity that has relevant information can be served with a subpoena...

Would I be able to sue for defamation?

I'm sorry your cousin is not more respectful of you. A defamation case requires 1) a false statement that is not privileged 2) publication of...

I agree with attorney Alexander that in the same lawsuit, you would name each spouse individually, and also name the marital community. (so, You...

Who do I need to talk to and what should I do?

It's good to be looking at various options, however, you outlined 3 very different options. Although Option #1 is usually the best option where...

I agree with Atty Stevens. However, I would say that you don't have to file ALL of his production to demonstrate to the court what other side...