Opposing counsel should treat you as they would another lawyer. This means that they may speak to you directly without anyone else present, and...

Do I need to sign a new PP after already signing docs during mediation for minor change?

It is a good idea when reaching an agreement in mediation to state WHEN the new agreement will go into effect. This is because an order is...

Can a contract lawyer be with in a mediation for a settlement agreement?

I agree with Attorneys Shields and Holcombe that lawyers handle mediations. Preparing for and Participating in mediations is part of a lawyer's...

I'm not sure about the "abandonment" charge, although it certainly sounds like Dad's been out of the picture. What would you gain by a finding of...

You can't send by regular mail no matter how many copies. Your choice is PERSONAL service OR Registered Mail. CR4 is not actually in conflict....

If you have a dependency case pending in juvenile court, and there are orders saying you may not use alcohol or other substances, and that you must...

If an adult intentionally and in bad faith, knowingly makes a false report of alleged abuse or neglect, they can be charged with a misdemeanor...

My father only mentioned my name in the will as being his daughter. I wasnt left nothing. No family airlooms and no money.

I'm sorry that your Dad disinherited you but I agree with Atty Nguyen. In Washington, a parent has the right to disinherit his/her children. If...

Caselaw may vary from state to state, but in Washington, only the judge that heard its case can sign its final orders. Post decree motions and...

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All parties to an action must be served in order for orders / judgments in that action to be binding on the defendant. So, if plaintiff names 5...