Pro bono

Sorry to hear you are going though a rough time. I am not licensed in MO so this is very general advice - I can't be more specific because I don't...

Realestate

Chances are that your landlord has insurance to deal with your landlord's negligence. They cannot shift the burden to you by contract. The "you are...

Dear Reader: Is there anything less pleasant than being in one's own home and being subjected to noise not of one's own making? I think not. I...

Arbitration,debt collection

You are lucky to have a great resource available - I think his name is Lawrence Rubin and his website is http://www.pennlawyer.com. He can help...

Daughter needs advice in divorce

If she removes the children and leaves the state she may well be ordered to return and deal with this here in Pierce County, which could be...

What a shame. What was Mr. Bloomer's job? Was he a mortgage broker, or did he work for Wells Fargo, or what? Mr. Bloomer's "help" did not help your...

Asset distribution after divorce

Washington follows a "just and equitable" distribution of property doctrine. A three year marriage is considered short term, so the objective of...

Co-signed apartment

I can't tell whether you are responsible based on this email; I'd need to see the original contract you signed, and if there is a subsequent...

Real Estate Fraud

This falls under what Washington calls "Equity Skimming". It is a crime. You need to get yourself to competent legal counsel right now. It is...

Visitation and assault conviction

Well, you weren't convicted of assaulting a child if it happened in a bar. There is something to be said for telling her yourself. After all, the...