Can a motion to dismiss on grounds of insufficient service be filed prior to filing an answer?

Insufficiency of service is a formality. Yes, WA courts demand compliance with the rules re service of process. But . . . if the statute has not...

Water heater noise at night-how check it and who can help-landlord's ignoring

Have you notified the landlord in writing of your issues with the water heater? I know this sounds ridiculous, but verbal notice is meaningless...

Is it worth it to get a probate lawyer in Seattle if your WA state parent does not have many assets to settle?

It is less expensive in the long run to hire a professional so you don't waste time and energy learning the nuts and bolts of presenting an...

Your contract controls the terms of your landlord-tenant relationship. If the lease has expired your landlord has to give you proper notice, either...

Can I file an anti-harassment order against my ex for falsely reporting me to CPS?

Reports to CPS are privileged. The rationale is that a report to CPS about a matter of concern to CPS is so important that the person making the...

If your single parent dies at the age of 60 in WA state, can their social security money be passed down to the their kids?

If the children of the decedent were minors at the time the person died, the minor children would be eligible for benefits from Social Security. If...

Landlord sex offender

I agree with you that you don't want to wait for something unpleasant to happen. Yes, you might get sued, but I am not sure that a judge is going...

I was served a summons for a debt i cosigned 8 yrs ago for his treatment on a DUI for reduction in time. I need so much help!!!

It depends on when your last communication with the creditor was. If you have had no contact with the creditor and have made no payments on this...

There is an argument to be made called "waiver" - that is the idea that you performed (tendered rent) and it is not your obligation to force your...

If one owes the other party attorney fees and the court order was pay when you can no due date because of

Supplemental proceedings is court shorthand for "Order to Appear for Examination Supplemental to Execution of Judgment" it means you have to show...