Can a guardian of my children take them out of the country without my permission?

The grandparents' ability to take the children out if the country depends on the language in the court's Order which established guardianship...

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I currently have power of attorney for my son who is over 18. Question is - should I also become his legal guardian?

Powers of Attorney are revocable by the grantor (your son, in this case). Further, the grantor must have sufficient mental capacity to understand...

Durable power of attorney

For a Power of Attorney to be valid, the grantor must have capacity: he/she must understand the terms of the document and its impact. Durable...

POA basic question

Powers of Attorney are executed by the individual voluntarily granting power to another to act on his/her behalf. A POA can authorize another to...

Caselaw in Washington state indicates that if the most recent premium on the policy was paid with community property assets, then the spouse is...

In Washington state, Possession of Stolen Property is a criminal offense. "Stolen" also means "lost" property under our statutes, and as soon as...

Is there any recourse against a fraudulent filing of a temporary protection order and notice of hearing (unlawful harassment)

For a prosecuting attorney to file perjury charges, there must be proof beyond a reasonable doubt that the tenants knowingly and intentionally made...

What is the legal way to preserve documents that may be used in a potential law-suit?

Issues involving transfer of evidence from one party to another are considered "chain of custody" issues. In any type of court proceeding, the...

A parent petitioning to have a guardian appointed for a minor child can in some circumstances petition the court to appoint a guardian and obtain a...

What paperwork do I need to give gardianship to my mom in another state.

In Washington, the guardianship must be commenced in the county where the ward (minor) resides. If the ward moves out of the county or state,...