If you filed for a legal separation in lieu of a divorce then you are still married. Pierce County has a local form used to advise the court when...

Spousal Support - Short Term Marriages - Duration of Marriage

You are saying you have been married for nine years and have not commenced a dissolution at this time, correct? The length of the marriage is not...

I need advice on divorce mediation when only one party has an attorney. How are the legal issues handled?

I handle divorces where I represent one party and the other party is pro se. I always tell the pro se that I am not their attorney and that they...

Does a modification of child support supersede a parenting plan?

Your question is jumbling up the parenting plan and the support order. They are two different problems. One addresses the child's schedule and the...

21 yr old woman seeking custody of her 16 yr old sister w/ cooperation of mother forfeiting custody how do I get guardianship?

Please contact Volunteer Legal Services at the Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association for assistance. What you are describing is a third party...

If I have a Settlment Agreement with someone a contract to pay me money to settle a matter can I record that at recorder's ofice

First answer is correct - there is no point in recording this agreement to pay, and you have a good case to ask a judge to enforce the agreement....

Do you have to give due notice to tenants that have no written rental agreement?

Washington expressly finds that tenancies can arise out of oral agreements. The longest term possible under an oral agreement would be a...

We broke our lease, and got a bill claiming we owe $300 for a paint job. (and other damage claims). Is this legit?

You can only be responsible for paying for paint and deep cleaning and the carpet if you caused damage to the walls, the floors and whatever was...

Will the lender come after me for the unpaid balance on the mortgage after a foreclosure?

Washington is a non-recourse state. That is a very broad statement, but if your lender uses the deed of trust act to foreclose on your property...

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My landlord gave 20 days notice to vacate. He did so b/c I received notice of a May foreclosure & wouldn't sign year lease.

If you don't have a lease he can terminate your tenancy on 20 days notice. The conclusion you want the court to reach doesn't help you,...