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I have 21 years married. my husband has been unfear for 10 years. now he wants to walk away giving 1100 child supportit is ok?

Richard's answer | Answered on October 01, 2013

Please find a family law attorney to work with. You have a long term marriage with assets...please do not try and do a divorce on your own. You ask...

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Do I have a personal injury claim if I signed a waiver prior to competing in an event?

Richard's answer | Answered on September 25, 2013

Not necessarily. Waivers can violate public policy. Also, waviers may not apply for example when some one has been negligent or grossly negligent....

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What should I do after injury while participating in a local obstacle race, Seattle area?

Richard's answer | Answered on September 25, 2013

You don’t tell us how you hurt your knee. It does not sound like anyone was responsible for your injury except you. Ask the race organizers if they...

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I'M 65 AND RETIRED IS MY WIFE, WHOM HAS NOT EARNED ENOUGH TO RECEIVE SS. ENTITLED TO ANY OF MY SS OR MY PENSION IF WE DIVORCE

Richard's answer | Answered on September 24, 2013

First, don’t worry about your wife "taking" any of your social security. It doesn’t work that way. Your wife, under certain circumstances, is able...

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Is my husband offering me a fair offer on divorce settlement

Richard's answer | Answered on September 23, 2013

I agree with both attorneys...at first glance it doe not seem fair, however we don't know all of the facts to be sure. You should seek out a family...

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I work and stay in Washington, and my family lives in Oregon. Is it better if I file for a divorce first in Washington?

Richard's answer | Answered on September 16, 2013

Please find an attorney licensed to practice in Oregon...that is where you likely want to file. You might want to try and find an attorney that is...

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Am I responsible to pay off contract if I signed as a minor, medicated and in active labor?

Richard's answer | Answered on September 16, 2013

Great question. Generally speaking, contracts entered into with persons under the age of 18 are void, that is as if they never existed....

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I was to pay my ex $25,000 by 9/14/14. He died 6/27/11 and had been married 4 months. Do I owe his wife the money?

Richard's answer | Answered on September 16, 2013

Great question. Not possible to answer without reviewing the Decree of Dissolution and maybe the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law...Have a...

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If there is a verbal agreement between 2 proprietorships, are there legal ramifications if a business does not pay?

Richard's answer | Answered on September 14, 2013

I agree with Mr. Meyler, and add: If you have some type of proof that the two parties agreed to have the work done, and the work was done, you...

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Divorce in Washington State-Personal residence inherited property

Richard's answer | Answered on September 14, 2013

The short answer is probably. There are a couple of legal doctrines that might apply. The quit claim deed certainly transfers ownership from your...

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I have 21 years married. my husband has been unfear for 10 years. now he wants to walk away giving 1100 child supportit is ok?

Do I have a personal injury claim if I signed a waiver prior to competing in an event?

What should I do after injury while participating in a local obstacle race, Seattle area?

I'M 65 AND RETIRED IS MY WIFE, WHOM HAS NOT EARNED ENOUGH TO RECEIVE SS. ENTITLED TO ANY OF MY SS OR MY PENSION IF WE DIVORCE

Is my husband offering me a fair offer on divorce settlement

I work and stay in Washington, and my family lives in Oregon. Is it better if I file for a divorce first in Washington?

Am I responsible to pay off contract if I signed as a minor, medicated and in active labor?

I was to pay my ex $25,000 by 9/14/14. He died 6/27/11 and had been married 4 months. Do I owe his wife the money?

If there is a verbal agreement between 2 proprietorships, are there legal ramifications if a business does not pay?

Divorce in Washington State-Personal residence inherited property