What are the steps for involuntary termination of parental rights in WA State when DSHS is not involved?

Sounds like you all ready have custody based on that decree. I am curious - was bio-dad served and made a party to this action? If not, his rights...

You have a tenancy at will, which is not one of the types covered by the landlord tenant act. So you can't be evicted from this sort of tenancy....

FTC v. Asset Acceptance - Consent Order (01/30/2012) - letter from Asset dated 1/30/2012 is non-compliant - action?

It depends on your facts. I believe the thing to do is to file an on-line complaint with Washington's AG's office and see what response you get...

What are the laws regaurding an estate if there is no will?

First, please accept my condolences on this terrible loss. Laws related to intestacy in WA are found in Title 11 of the RCW's. Basically the court...

Divorce Dercee error

There is no SOL probelm, but the Civil Rules don't allow you to amend a decree to change it except under limited circumstances. Go read CR60 very...

How do I respond to a person with a small child who wants to rent a room in my house?

You want to carefully review the federal guidelines on housing discrimination before you do anything, as this person could be a ringer sent from...

How can a default judgment suddenly show up on court records as closed?

If the judgment was entered of record in 2000 and the creditor did not extend it, it has expired by its own terms and is no longer collectable. You...

How can I get out of an apartment lease?

Mr. Rafter is right. If you don't pay rent for the last two months of your lease, the consequences are that the apartment complex will likely go...

Looking for a Military Attorney

You need a family law attorney, not a military attorney. The spouse with the income is responsible for the spouse who earns less or is home with a...

Can I use "lack of privity" as my defense when 2nd mortgage lender sue me for deficiency after my condo in WA is foreclosed?

Washington Appellate Courts are not receptive so far to the "show me the note" defense. Of course the lenders are going to try to sue you, but if...