My business lost a civil case in a federal district court in Western Washington.

My recollection is that you are entitled to file your own appeal with the 9th Circuit. However, it is not advisable. Appeals are very difficult,...

What are my rights regarding my home, and child support?

You are in a bifurcated issue. First, once paternity is decided you will be required to pay child support but the amount is based strictly on the...

I filed for divorce on February 2nd, and we have a temporary order regarding cars, etc.

He can sign the car over to you but that has nothing to do with the ultimate division of assets or allocation of debts. Wait until you can talk to...

There are always issues with immigration when you have a criminal matter pending. I think you should discuss this more with your attorney and if...

Traffic fine was sent to collections how long before they get rid of it per statute of limitations?

My guess is that the court that convicted you has issued a warrant for your arrest and the Dept. of Licensing has suspended your license and will...

How do I gain the custody of a minor who has a parent that would sign a consent form transferring custody over to me?

You can file a 3rd party custody action but you will have to notify the father and establish that he is also not qualified to have placement of the...

I would like to get ready for divorce. I need to know what kind of information I should collect. Kumiko

You did not say anything about children so I assume you do not have any. A divorce is Washington, in theory, is not complicated. The court is...

Daughter 17, will not come to my home on the weekends anymore, as the (PP) states. Mother will not enforce the (PP) either.

Not likely but you can use it in your next contempt action. Personally, I would only file the contempt as a prelude to arguing against the need to...

What forms/ court docs do you need to file for a modification of a parenting plan/ custody decree?

First, you should not be doing this unless you are an attorney. Having said that, you can find the mandatory forms in a variety of places,...

I have a divorce case with extreme litigation. I am now filing past 3 years taxes and my estranged spouse refuses to sign

You cannot force her to file a joint tax return. That is determined by federal law. However, you may have some relief dealing with costs and...