How do I deal with not having a QDRO from a 1985 divorce?

See Egelhoff v. Egelhoff (In re Estate of Egelhoff), 139 Wn.2d 557, 989 P.2d 80 (1999). ERISA pension plans are not alienable or assignable unless...

What should I do with the money held in a joint account between my father and me?

"Joint ownership of bank accounts is governed by statute. Anderson v. Anderson, 80 Wn.2d 496, 500-01, 495 P.2d 1037 (1972). The banking statute...

Small claims court for collections

It appears from your statement that your creditors are essentially sure about what you owe. You can tell the judge about your contentions, but...

Can my bank send in a refinance car loan application without my approval, knowledge or signature?

Also, you have a right to get copies of your credit reports from the credit reporting agencies and make statements explaining any portions of them....

See also: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=62A.3-204

How do I get my dog back?

You can sue for replevin. https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=7.64

What is my legal recourse if my livestock escape because my neighbor has removed a property line fence without informing me?

See https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=16.60.015

Is it possible to discipline an employee for laughing in the office?

The L&I website has good information about workplace rights. http://www.lni.wa.gov/workplacerights/

How can I get the insurance to lower the claim to the actual car value?

The amount of property damage shouldn't exceed the value of the...

What are the chances that I can withdraw my guiltly plea and motion for a new trial?

A motion for arrest of judgment or new trial is supposed to be brought within a very short time of the judgment. The law favors finality of...