I hired a cleaning service to clean a house and the job was not done as discussed. I canceled payment on the check. Am I wrong

Generally, someone performing a contract has the option to fulfill performance, if the receiver had issues with the performance. In your case,...

I'm going thru divorce which should be final on June 12. What happens if she cancels, do I have to start all over.

One party cannot unilaterally stop a divorce. If you want the divorce to continue, keep filing documents and meeting court mandated...

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What is the future debt responsibilities of each person in a legal separation?

I can't speak to Oregon law, only Washington. So I will assume the separation is being filed in Washington. As to future debts, generally each...

Third party custody in WA State. Can you give me the real low down and reference any WAC's or RCW's for me? Thanks! I am mom

Who is "They" that is telling you to get a 3rd party custody? CPS? Your public defender? These cases are complicated, so it's hard to provide an...

At what point can I sell his belongings?

Well first, if you have an attorney, you should ask him. Next, my advice is to not sell anything without the court's permission once you start...

What is the advantages of getting a legal separation over just being separated?

The only practical advantage of a Legal Separation over a Dissolution is that you are still considered legally married, and thus can stay on...

Response to Petition (Marriage) Regarding proposed parenting plan

Checking that box is technically required, but I doubt a judge would hold it against two pro se parties. Check the box if you want the court to...

My wife and I were going to divorce amicably without help from lawyers. Now she is pregnant by another man. In Washington state

As Attorney Smith pointed out, in Washington, any child born during a marriage is presumed to be the child of the 2 married parents. You can rebut...

Can the other party change the court date without good cause?

If you have properly created a court date, i.e. it's scheduled, scheduled on the proper calendar, and notice was given, then barring a continuance,...

Hello. Can we look into what someone is receiving in child support from a previous marriage?

I agree with the above attorney. Your ex's support is based on his income, not his wife's. Sometimes, in extreme examples they will take into...