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Can a respondent file an appeal if, their motion to vacate a previous permanent protection order is denied by a commissioner?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on December 06, 2014

There is a long story behind this. In a nutshell there is a Supreme Court case called in re Marriage of Freeman where the respondent ex husband...

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Hi i live in Tacoma wa. And was wondering if my husbands grandmother left him things in her will and he ended up passing Aftern

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on December 06, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. The answer is the same whether you were married for 14 years or 14 minutes. There is a share that belongs to...

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How can I get my Washington apartment manager to replace the carpet?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on December 06, 2014

Your landlord's obligation is to have a walk-through checklist signed and dated by you and the landlord before they take a deposit. Your obligation...

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Contemplating legal separation or divorce. Have a professional practice and don't want to give any part of it up.

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on December 06, 2014

The court is not going to take a chain saw to your medical practice. The court can (and likely will) figure out a just and equitable division of...

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How do I cease paying the deposit ( $1160.00) on a rental townhouse that i signed a Pre-Lease agreement for then backed out on?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on December 06, 2014

This isn't a loophole but it may help you. Your landlord cannot demand or collect a deposit until they have gone through the townhouse with you and...

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Are landlords obligated to keep personal information secret?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on December 06, 2014

This landlord is potentially exposing its company to liability for identity theft. Every business needs to have a plan to keep private information...

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What do i need to do to get a parenting plan started when the mother of my two children will not let me see my kids?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on December 05, 2014

Another useful resource is Washingtonlawhelp.org they do a very good job explaining how you go about getting a parenting plan established. The...

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Is there a time limit in king county to file a "motion to vacate" due to improper service of paper work?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on December 05, 2014

Whether or not you were served is a question with jurisdictional implications. First, "I wasn't served" is a legal conclusion. You are going to...

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Does a tenant under a 3-year contract have the legal right terminate their lease by sending a letter of intent to move?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on December 05, 2014

A lease for longer than one year has to have the signatures acknowledged in order to be enforceable for longer than one year. Look at your lease....

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We both own the home. But she has power of attorney. Can I still evict tenants

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on December 04, 2014

You can act on your own unless she is YOUR attorney in fact because you are disabled and have given her the right to act on your behalf. But YOU...

Elizabeth Rankin Powell's Answers (8943)

Can a respondent file an appeal if, their motion to vacate a previous permanent protection order is denied by a commissioner?

Hi i live in Tacoma wa. And was wondering if my husbands grandmother left him things in her will and he ended up passing Aftern

How can I get my Washington apartment manager to replace the carpet?

Contemplating legal separation or divorce. Have a professional practice and don't want to give any part of it up.

How do I cease paying the deposit ( $1160.00) on a rental townhouse that i signed a Pre-Lease agreement for then backed out on?

Are landlords obligated to keep personal information secret?

What do i need to do to get a parenting plan started when the mother of my two children will not let me see my kids?

Is there a time limit in king county to file a "motion to vacate" due to improper service of paper work?

Does a tenant under a 3-year contract have the legal right terminate their lease by sending a letter of intent to move?

We both own the home. But she has power of attorney. Can I still evict tenants