This is called a third-party custody action. You have standing as a related adult to bring an action alleging that neither parent is fit to care...

Can I evict my brother from my elderly mothers house?

A tenancy at will is not covered by RCW 59 18 or RCW 59 12. He is not a tenant, she is not his landlord, this is a domestic relationship. You have...

Can I landlord demand to use an expensive company for steam cleaning carpets and expect the tenant to pay?

I'd have to look at your rental agreement and see what it says about who does the cleaning. Theoretically your plan to do the carpet cleaning...

I just moved into an apartment and signed a 6 month lease. I know moving out of state. Can I break my lease and not have to pa

My experience is that you will be obligated to pay an additional month's rent,but likely not the entire term. Landlords have a duty to mitigate...

Does Proper Burial rank first and creditors second in execution of a small estate without a will?

Please accept my condolences on your loss. That said, in order to act as executor, did you open a probate or are you doing the Washington "short...

If a person files a legal seperation, should she file in the county she lives or the county where he and all their property?

It is up to you. There are tactical reasons to file where the respondent is located as he has less to object to and does not have to travel to...

Nobody's paying the mortgage, at what point can the court order the property to be put on the market?

The court isn't going to do anything without a request from a party. This would be for a partition action, to order the property sold and divide...

Can I file a response the the Respondent's 'Response to Petition for Modification of Child Support'?

As the petitioner and moving party, you get the first and last word. The respondent responds, and you can reply to his/her response. There is no...

Tenant lease is expired and paying monthly. Will be away 1month & wants a friend to stay over. What legal concerns are there?

The advantage to you is an uninterrupted rental payment. You can ask for (and charge for) a background check, and call this a sub-let if you want....

My ex-husband has custody of my 6 year old boy whom i just found out is being abused and neglected but i need legal help.

Don't discuss this with your ex, your child or your ex's mother. Just call CPS and report what you said here. Then you need your own lawyer,...