Am I restrained from CALLING or TEXTING my 17 year old daughter if there is a temporary restrainung order agaInat me in place?

I'm a domestic violence perpetrator treatment provider as well as an attorney. I can tell you from firsthand experience that I have several people...

If bank mailed "notice of intent to dispose of repossessed vehicle and notice of sale" to wrong address, does this help me?

Once you returned the car, you basically gave up your interest in it. The creditor has the right to sell the car and bill you for any difference...

Can I file for exemption for my wages being garnished when it is the second writ? In state of WA

You should have received an exemption form before the garnishment. If you didn't get one, call the law firm representing the creditor and ask them...

You need a lawyer ASAP. Maybe two. The first one should be a criminal defense lawyer who can explain to you what you need to know about the...

It varies depending on the charge. He is very likely to be ordered to do DV treatment and/or anger management. He should get started on this...

What happens if, on my response to summons, I made a mistake on responding to the numbered paragraphs?

That probably isn't fatal. However, you must file the answer, in the proper form, with the court to preserve your rights. Just sending it to the...

What happens when a creditor can not provide proof of the debt?

If the creditor cannot validate the debt, then you may have grounds to set aside the judgment. You should consult a collection defense/consumer...

Can my wages be legally garnished without being prior notified?

Generally, in WA, a creditor does not have to give you prior notice of a garnishment. That said, once your employer got the writ, you should have...

Should a motion be made to dismiss my charges prior to my trial?

It's not necessary for people to be living together to be charged with DV. All that's necessary is a present or former dating or family...

I have had a default judgment on my $8k hospital bill that is now being handled by a collections agency. What are my options?

You would be wise to consult a collection defense/consumer attorney who can figure out whether you have grounds to vacate the judgment. If no...