Can I move to Indiana with my 3 kids? We live in Washington, but I need to leave to be around my family.

The are specific and detailed requirements for the content of notices; methods of giving the notice; and waiting periods. Depending on your...

If I put gifted money into joint property with no restrictions am I entitled to 100% of it upon divorce and leaving the home?

in addition to the answers from the other attorneys, you should consider that the court has jurisdiction over all the assets, both separate and...

My divorce was final today there was no child support in the divorce papers my child is over 18 and still in high school

The court is legally obliged by statutes to consider child support orders. For instance, RCW 26.09.050 (1) In entering a decree of dissolution of...

Can my step son who is 16 she used to live with his dad instead of his mom

The court and parents have the ultimate say on custody/visitation issues. I agree with the other attorneys. While these matter may vary from one...

Can you still get garnished 25% of your normal earnings even when you are receiving a paycheck that is less than usual?

I agree with the other attorneys. Garnishment statutes are detailed and differ somewhat from state to state. The Federal Statutes also have an...

I am buying a house. I need written acknowledgement from a collections agency that my payment on a judgment to clear underwriter

It sounds like you are applying for a loan, possibly a home loan; the underwriter is also requesting ...not only additional assurances of payment,...

State and Federal Laws prohibit and require certain actions and disclosures. See RCW 19.16.250 for and extensive list for Washington state. There...

Defending yourself from a lawsuit from a collection company?

1. Take this to an attorney right away. The clock is ticking and the collection agency may have entered a judgment against you already. It is a...

My partner of 10 years have accumulated sizable wealth over the years. Now we're splitting, will I have a fair share of that?

Division of property and debts in a Quasi or like marriage relationships are complex (starting with the issue about whether or not this is one). ...

At what age does the Court take into account children's preference regarding their place of residence?

There are guidelines, but not magic age. The courts will listen to the wishes of the children (more so a they get older), but those opinions are...