I have depo next week in vancouver, attorney just withdrew from the case? He missed witness dead lines, for our side.

I agree with Attorney Morningstar's extremely complete answer. The only thing I would recommend differently is that you not wait until you have a...

What if the child last name is under the father and her mother died after giving birth?

I am also very sorry for your loss. I agree with Attorney Nguyen that when the biological and legal parent of a minor child dies, the...

Can you get a neglect finding off your record from almost 7 years ago?

A founded report of neglect or abuse will be retained by the State of Washington for 35 years. The State of Washington prints what are called...

Serving my ex with establishment of paternity papers

I agree with Attorney Nguyen. Your process server must go back out and try to hand EX the papers. If you hired a professional process server, they...

I have been informed that there has been 9 police reports filed against me. how do I retrieve them if no one was found guilty?

You can submit a public records request directly to the various law enforcement offices-- sheriff, police, etc. near you and/ or the complaining...

Should I get legally separated while filing for a divorce?

If you have filed for divorce, and if you can afford to leave the family home and you are not interested in being awarded the home, you can...

What does it mean when a judge may include "terms" in a late filing?

I agree with Attorney Alexander. A court can consider a late filing. However, Snohomish County local rule permits the court to impose legal fees...

Does trial court need to follow published opinions from different division?

I agree with Attorney Isquith. The superior court can and does consider appellate decisions from other divisions, but neither the superior court,...

"Intestate" means a person dying without a will. So, an intestate heir would be someone who would have been entitled to property by the laws of...

Is your lawyer responsible to file your signed, agreed and completed mediation paperwork with the courts?

You need to clarify your question. However, if you reached a written, signed mediation agreement, most probably your lawyer would or should have...