Can a 16 year old child choose who they want live with

In WA children get to decide which parent they live with after they turn eighteen. If there is a parenting decision where a judge signed an order,...

Defending a Order of Protection

Yes, you do need an attorney because you are about to get dragged into about the worst experience of your life. I wish I was kidding but I am not....

My son, 27, has been living at my mom's home rent-free for 3+ years. Must she follow WA eviction process to get him out?

If he isn't paying rent, this is a tenancy at will which is not a tenancy subject to the Residential Landlord Tenant Act. If your mom wants to,she...

Is a verbal agreement between landlord and renters legally binding?

The statute requires that notices between landlords and tenants be in writing to be enforceable. Your facts as given here show the risk you run...

Which state do I file a parenting plan

The state with jurisdiction over your child is Oregon, so long as your son has been living there for at least the past six months. Hope this...

My ex step-mother has told the state that my father molested me as a child which is not true. What legal action can I take?

Mr. Clement gave you a very good answer and I agree with him.Elizabeth Powell

Can i add more than one name as the testator, such as husband and wife together both as the testator?

Generally I write wills for a husband and wife at the same time that reference and mirror one another. The issue with a husband and wife both...

The funds you brought to the marriage and used for community benefit are community property. The funds you used to purchase the business during...

Is tenant required to pay for carpet cleaning and fireplace inspection to move out?

Washington has a residential landlord-tenant act, which states in RCW 59 18 200 that any terms of an agreement where the provisions of the act are...

I have a 1.3 ac lot zoned r-5 there telling me it is a sub standard lot and nothing can be done with it unless it has a house

I would suggest that you locate and hire an attorney who is skilled at dealing with the zoning process in Snohomish County and who can help you...