Tenants Rights - Deposits

Writing to add that the relevant statute (RCW 59 18 280) provides that the court can in its discretion order the landlord to pay TWICE the deposit...

Assault 4, simple assault

Please go find your court's Department of Assigned Counsel and get a public defender assigned to your case if you cannot afford private counsel. WA...

I got a notice from court stating "DV-ASSAULT 4th Degree"

Concur. Writing to add that if you cannot afford to hire private counsel then you should apply for a public defender. A DV conviction will have...

Can my husband refuse to sell the house to avoid paying support?

This is not going to work. The court cannot make money appear by magic, each dissolution turns on its own facts, but remember that WA is a...

Fees vs. Deposits

This is a really good question and I am quite sure there is no caselaw on this issue. The landlord has a duty to supply reasonably secure locks...

How common is 50% residential time in a divorce settlement with an infant involved?

50% residential time is not uncommon these days. The current parenting wisdom is that little kids need to frequently spend short periods (3 days is...

Please go discuss your plans with an attorney who understands the dynamics of domestic violence. If you cannot afford an attorney go to the...

How can I force the sale of a shared property in Seattle?

You need to review your decree of dissolution with a local divorce attorney. It is possible that you can ask the court to enforce the decree, but...

My property is on a private rd. which I am part owner.Today the neighbor dug a ditch in front of our driveway blocking our

Starting with a polite but firm letter to your neighbor asking him to fix or repair his ditch would be a good place to start. Then, take some...

Yes, the most important part of filing a counterclaim is paying the counterclaim filing fee. You can add your counterclaim to the end of your...