Does a landlord have to give a receipt for what they spent from your deposit?

I agree with you that this landlord should be called to task for trying to capitalize on the deposit. The most important fact you have stated is...

Can a father sign parental rights over if birth mom doesnt follow parenting plan after father has tried many times to see child

The remedy is contempt. That is where the non custodial parent asks the court to sanction the other parent for failing to follow the plan. The...

Washington guardian ad litem in Oregon?

The UCCJEA controls which court has jurisdiction if there is any question. The UCCJEA says that jurisdiction lies where the children have been...

Filed for modification of parenting plan but failed to include declaration in support of. What do I do?

No, you are ok. The essential elements that must be served in Pierce County are the summons, the petition and the Order Assigning Case to...

First, please accept my condolences on your loss. Losing a grandparent is bad enough, but when your housing turns on whether or not you have an...

Two people who live in WA, married in CA state before Prop 8 passed, does extend the WA rights of community property?

The same sex issue is an interesting twist but WA will enforce the Uniform Partnership Act relative to a couple who are jointly working as a...

Can a divorce decree be modified regarding signing of a promissory note due to hardship on children? No assets.

Of COURSE its about the money!! He's threatening to take away your home unless you give him custody? Have you considered telling the dissolution...

How do I get half of my share out of th house that I have with my ex husband?

You really need an attorney who understands family law and real property. You are describing a partition action, where the court can order the...

I need help with my horrible debt

My classmates Ellen Brown and Sue Seelye have a thriving bankruptcy practice with offices in Pierce, Thurston and Lewis Counties. Their prices are...

Under "Title X", if my landlord doesn't give us lead disclosure forms prior to signing lease, is the lease valid?

No, it isn't void but it may well be voidable. You cannot be made to pay a deposit unless or until you have a filled out walk through checklist....