Just don't address your letter to the court, that is ex parte contact. Of course you can discuss this with the prosecutor, but it would really be...

Does my landlord need to tell me why she needs to enter my apartment?

No, she is required to tell you that she is coming in and when. The presumption is that she is coming to inspect and possibly repair something. Her...

Is there a law that says defendants cannot have a jury trial on a Civil issue?

Washington follows the old common law rule that if the action is at law for damages, the plaintiff is entitled to a jury. If, on the other hand,...

What happens if I get a Magitrate Summons to appear in court on a restraining order but do not attend?

Chances are very good that if you do not appear in person the orders the petitioner is requesting will be entered. If this involves domestic...

How to serve a contempt motion to other party

If you are asking the court to put her in jail, you have to have the order to appear and show cause personally served on the party. Service on the...

Can a quit claim deed change community property into separate property?

I agree with Mr. Kelly. There is more to the characterization of property and a QCD at this point could make it look like you are trying to work a...

The lawyer handing my grandfathers trust for 27 years has told me he wishes to resign .

In addition to the excellent advice provided above, you might want to take this up with the California Bar. Hope this helps. Elizabeth Powell

Who gets to claim a child when filing taxs?

If the child is with you 75% of the time then you can claim the exemption and likely head of household as well. In order to get finality, when you...

How can a complaint be filed against the PCSheriff if their internal affairs refused to take the complaint?

Take it to Pierce County's Risk Management Department, not internal affairs. Hope this helps. Elizabeth Powell

Have you given notice pursuant to the Relocation Act? Does your Plan require mediation before court action? Can you discuss this? There really...