Questions answered by Emily Laz

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How hard is it to terminate my parental rights?

Emily's answer | Answered on August 08, 2014

Unfortunately you cannot just decide to terminate your rights. You have a duty to financially support the child until she finds someone to take...

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Can I find my biological father?

Emily's answer | Answered on August 08, 2014

I agree with the above answer. Start by searching on WA courts website using your mother's name and see if there is any family law action. If...

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I have an unpaid fine from a few years ago that a warrant was issued for. How and what is the best way to take care of it?

Emily's answer | Answered on August 08, 2014

I agree with the other answers. Call the court and pay the fine and ask about how to schedule a court date to cancel the warrant. Ask if you are...

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The person who has a third party nonparental custody of my children, has moved without following the court order to noitify me

Emily's answer | Answered on August 07, 2014

I agree with the above answers. Take all the court documents you have and bring them with you to a consultation with a local family law attorney....

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If I have been living with someone for 3+ years who is legally separated from his wife, am I entitled to anything if I leave him

Emily's answer | Answered on August 06, 2014

I agree with the above answer but add that in order for you to have a claim to any of his property your relationship would have to qualify as a...

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Can I force a divorce that has been going on almost four years with no attorneys involved?

Emily's answer | Answered on August 06, 2014

You need to contact the court facilitator, court clerk, or your local legal aid office and go over how to set your case for trial or why it has not...

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CPS has not taken me or the case I initiated seriously. There are plenty of red flags and too much to list here. Any pro bono?

Emily's answer | Answered on August 05, 2014

This is not the way to find an attorney. Use the Avvo find an attorney tab and call around or go to your local legal aid office for a consultation.

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My husband has been at the north west detention center for over a month can I get a lawyer to help me no crime made

Emily's answer | Answered on August 05, 2014

This is an immigration question not a criminal law question. I am changing the type of law for you.

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Family law- sports for child

Emily's answer | Answered on August 05, 2014

Review your parenting plan for any reference to activities/sports. If you have joint decision making for these type of activities then your ex...

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As an inexperienced gun owner I accidentally discharged a gun in a home attempting to release the hammer. No one was hurt.

Emily's answer | Answered on August 01, 2014

I agree you need to consult with an attorney.

Emily Laz's Answers (398)

How hard is it to terminate my parental rights?

Can I find my biological father?

I have an unpaid fine from a few years ago that a warrant was issued for. How and what is the best way to take care of it?

The person who has a third party nonparental custody of my children, has moved without following the court order to noitify me

If I have been living with someone for 3+ years who is legally separated from his wife, am I entitled to anything if I leave him

Can I force a divorce that has been going on almost four years with no attorneys involved?

CPS has not taken me or the case I initiated seriously. There are plenty of red flags and too much to list here. Any pro bono?

My husband has been at the north west detention center for over a month can I get a lawyer to help me no crime made

Family law- sports for child

As an inexperienced gun owner I accidentally discharged a gun in a home attempting to release the hammer. No one was hurt.