A friend is giving us full custodial rights to her unborn child and terminating her rights. Will a notarized letter work?

In a word, no. No matter how many notary stamps are on this letter, it will not be sufficient. Please go discuss this with a Thurston County...

If a reasonable person would understand that they are not free to go, the reasonable person should pretty much do what the officer asked him to do,...

Can a company sue you personally for business debt?

Probably not, but you really need to discuss this with a business lawyer. The lawyer is going to want to see that personal guarantee you signed....

What do I do, if my previous landlord has stolen some of my belongings?

Take pictures of your property and make sure the pictures show the hidden golf cart. When you are out, you can sue them for conversion/replevin. I...

Am I responsible as a tenant to pay this bill ,or is it my landlords responsibility?

Ouch. You almost handled this right - the only thing you should have done was to tell the landlords in writing about the water main. It wasn't...

How do I remove a former tenant that has moved out of the house, yet has stuff in my detached garage, and is sleeping there?

WA recognizes that many tenancies have no underlying writing. That isn't going to relieve you of your obligations. Your notice on June 18 was late...

If I serve a "Notice of Abandonment", and the tenant shows up, what do I do?

Read the abandonment statute carefully. It says you have to send notice to the tenant at the best address you have advising him that you are...

My wife has worked for a large municipality for 35 years. Recently, they have been harassing older employees into retiring.

Call Eileen Lawrence, she is in Port Townsend these days, but she is a partner in a Seattle firm. She is an outstanding employment lawyer who...

What are my rights as a tenant in WA when it comes to getting things fixed that are stated in our signed lease?

The RLTA requires that all notices between you and your landlord be in writing. She has no obligation to do anything unless or until you tell her...

How do I find out if 1) my home i'm renting is in foreclosure and 2) if my landlord is the real owner

The Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer, whatever you think of him personally, has a GREAT website. Google it. Look for the "Parcel Search" feature....