I have no money but I need a divorce, I am 73 and my husband is 85 and I am being lied to and treated unfair what can I do.

WA is a community property state. Half of his assets are yours. If you have no way to get ahold of money to pay for a lawyer, you need to reach out...

Can my landlord raise my rent in my tax credit apartment when their signed and dated policy on move-in stated they would not?

Probably not. You need to sit down for a meeting with your property manager and explain that spending 80% of your income on rent is not working for...

Why would an eviction attorney serve a 15-day notice to pay or vacate instead of a 3-day?

Frequently landlords write their own rental agreements, or add terms that are more favorable to the tenant than the statute allows. If that is true...

I am getting $25 a month back child support for my 30 year old granddaughter

Back support belongs to the person who cared for the child, not the child. It is intended to compensate you for the money, time and effort you...

Can our previous landlords withhold our deposit even though it has been 20+ days since we vacated their rental?

You found the correct statutes, and they are not waiveable. Be prepared for your landlord to allege that your pet caused horrific damage, but if...

The RLTA requires that landlords maintain heating appliances and chimneys, including fireplaces. See RCW 59 18 060. The RLTA does not allow parties...

Can I represent my wife in civil court even if she is the only person on the complaint? What about a power-of-attorney in advan

This is the difference between an attorney-in-fact and an attorney-at-law. You cannot represent anyone in court except for yourself unless you are...

My roommate and I are not getting along. The landlord has agreed to let one of us move out, but my roommate doesn't communicate

Take a copy of that police report to your landlord and read RCW 59 18 575 and 580. Your job is to look after you, not look after your roommate's...

Can a property manager wait 2 months to send a former tenant a bill for cleaning and removal of a mattress?

The landlord has 14 days after the landlord knows the tenant has vacated in which to mail notice to the tenant at the tenant's last known address...

Can my landlord increase my rent by 20% with less than 30 days notice, then ask for 20 days notice to move out?

Your landlord can't wait until January 5 to give you notice that he's increasing the rent February 1, because that is less than 30 day's notice,...

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