My dad recently died without a will (intestate), I am the only child and he was divorced. what rights do I have?

I am sorry to hear of your recent loss. You are your father's heir. Your inheritance comes before your grandparent's (his parents). As your father...

If I cosigned and he didn't pay and the vehicle got repossed, can I sue him for half the balance left on theloan.

You can sue him for the money you are out and for his breach. What you have to consider is whether he has any assets that you can recover. It is...

I got a call from a collection agency telling me there was a warrent for my arrest for a check fraud from 5 yrs ago

It is not. If the police want you, they do not send debt collectors. And debt collectors don't get to tell the police to pick people up, that is...

Is a non-refundable rental deposit fee still non-refundable if paid before signing the lease?

You can collect $800 and pre-judgment interest from the day you paid this money and here is why: There is no such thing as a "non-refundable...

There are no statutory protections in leases for commercial space. You signed a lease and you are held to the terms of that lease. The Court thinks...

Can I sue my landlord?

The City of Bellevue has a tenant relocation ordinance. I would suggest that you contact the City and see if you fit within the parameters of the...

I am a renter who has lived in this house for 17 months. Is it my responsibility have the carpets professionally cleaned?

The RLTA says that contract terms that require more of a tenant than the RLTA does are "void as against public policy and shall be unenforceable"....

What rights does an employee have when it comes to not getting paid in 6 weeks when payday is every other driday

Not paying an employee as agreed in a contract, and terminating them when they complain are both really good reasons to contact L&I and ask for...

Can you get a domestic violence protection order dropped or dismissed without going to court?

All orders are signed by a judge. Once a judge has signed an order, it is effective until that same judge (or in limited circumstances, a...

Divorce with minor children and unable to locate spouse

Please contact kcba.org and see if they can offer you a volunteer attorney through their Family law program. Alternatively, a good private...