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Can a 13 year old sue their parents for abuse that's been happening for years now?

Joyce's answer | Answered on November 12, 2012

If a thirteen year old is being abused it should be reported to child protective services. If the people who are willing to adopt her are an...

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I signed a lease for 20 months and then found out that over 12 months has to be notarized. Mine was not. Is my lease valid?

Joyce's answer | Answered on November 09, 2012

There is a requirement that a lease for over a year has to be notarized. However, if the parties have "performed" under the lease, and especially...

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House is sold and tenant says he can't be out by the closing date

Joyce's answer | Answered on November 07, 2012

Generally as the seller you are obligated to deliver possession of the property to the buyer on the closing date free and clear of any claims,...

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Can my sons father sign over his rights.

Joyce's answer | Answered on November 01, 2012

I do not agree with Mr. Hawkins' statement that you will probably have to be married to your fiance before the adoption would be approved by a...

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I am the personal representative for my fathers estate, can I evict my brother for not paying rent for dads house? (No will )

Joyce's answer | Answered on October 19, 2012

Yes it sounds like you would have authority to bring legal action against your brother and his girlfriend for eviction. However, it is important...

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What is my legal option removing the previous owner from the property.

Joyce's answer | Answered on October 18, 2012

If the tenant is in the property when you purchase it, you will have to evict the tenant legally. You cannot simply notify the tenant and change...

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If my daughter is giving her unborn daughter up for adoption, and the biological father wants nothing to do with the baby,

Joyce's answer | Answered on October 18, 2012

You can adopt the child if your daughter agrees to let you. You cannot legally stop her, however, from choosing to place the baby with another...

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We are new landlords in Washington State and I am wondering which lease agreement form is best to use.

Joyce's answer | Answered on October 18, 2012

Unfortunately, I don't believe that complying with all the legal requirements imposed on landlords is as straightforward as just choosing a good...

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Why is there no Continuation statement on my Note or Deed of Trust

Joyce's answer | Answered on September 19, 2012

The Uniform Commercial Code does not apply to real property.

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I have a 6 year old son. We live in WA state. His biological father has not contacted him for 3 years on Sept. 7th.

Joyce's answer | Answered on August 22, 2012

Regardless of how long the child's father has been out of touch with you and the child, you have to give him notice that you have filed documents...

Joyce Stewart Schwensen's Answers (220)

Can a 13 year old sue their parents for abuse that's been happening for years now?

I signed a lease for 20 months and then found out that over 12 months has to be notarized. Mine was not. Is my lease valid?

House is sold and tenant says he can't be out by the closing date

Can my sons father sign over his rights.

I am the personal representative for my fathers estate, can I evict my brother for not paying rent for dads house? (No will )

What is my legal option removing the previous owner from the property.

If my daughter is giving her unborn daughter up for adoption, and the biological father wants nothing to do with the baby,

We are new landlords in Washington State and I am wondering which lease agreement form is best to use.

Why is there no Continuation statement on my Note or Deed of Trust

I have a 6 year old son. We live in WA state. His biological father has not contacted him for 3 years on Sept. 7th.