At what age can I legally decide my legal guardian?

In Washington, there is no presumptive age (while a minor) whereby a child can decide which parent to reside with. A parent, in this case the bio...

My friend has an adult disabled son who is very violent. Can she surrender all of his care to the state?

A parent is not required legally to attend to or pay for their adult child's needs unless they have been appointed as the adult child's guardian...

WA state: Snohomish Co: Can I put in a NOA after a hearing has been scheduled?

I do suggest that you file your Notice of Appearance with the court and a Declaration detailing how you can't be present at the hearing, your...

How can I sue both my sister and Skagit county on contingency ?

It seems that your question is whether we think an attorney may be interested in taking on your case on a contingency basis. No one here on this...

Unlicensed Paint Contractor/FranchiseOwner - Can they put a lien on property?

Division 3 of the Washington Court of Appeals recently wrote: "Chapter 18.27 RCW requires every contractor engaging or offering to engage in...

You can also try what most attorneys would do first thing after meeting with you and reviewing the recorded easement to see if it grants the...

Defendant's lawyer attempting extortion, what could happen to him?

It is difficult to know the punishment, if any that the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) may mete out in a matter such as you describe. The...

Elder caregiving, do I have any rights as a caregiver of an elderly parent?

You don't state if your mother has been diagnosed with any particular illness, nor did you mention whether your mother has executed any powers of...

Can I sell my deceased husbands property without being on the deed?

You pose an interesting question that is sometimes differently answered depending upon where you live in Washington. I suggest you do two things in...

Can my elderly widowed dad get money back that he gifted me to buy a house that we will share?

These types of questions are tough because they are about more than law and money, they are about family relationships. I don't know the amount of...