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What happens if I the biological and full custodial patent doesn't let a grandparent visit with parenting plan visitation rights

Scott's answer | Answered on November 12, 2013

You can petition to modify the parenting plan. This is difficult and you will probably not succeed with out an attorney's help. If you refuse...

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What can I do if my landlord refuses to make repairs?

Scott's answer | Answered on November 08, 2013

RCW 59.18.100 allows you to withhold your rent in certain limited situations, but it is easy to screw up and can lead to a quick eviction. If you...

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Can I stop my ex wife from relocating our children out of state?

Scott's answer | Answered on November 08, 2013

I agree with the others on this. If you want to fight a relocation, you need an attorney. One thing to consider is a modified parenting plan...

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Ex wife kept kids from father for 6 yrs. what can we do without a lawyer?

Scott's answer | Answered on November 08, 2013

This is not something that can be handled without an attorney. And it is not something you can do for anybody else. I he wants the visitation...

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No written lease no notice to move.

Scott's answer | Answered on November 04, 2013

Yes, you can sue him in small claims court for breach of a rental agreement under the landlord tenant law. Make sure he does not have any counter...

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If you ASK your landlord if he is ok with partial payment and he agrees, Can he serve you a 3 day pay or vacate directly after?

Scott's answer | Answered on October 28, 2013

I agree with the previous answer. Put another way, the easiest way to get rid of a tenant is if he or she is behind on the rent. For example, it...

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So i know this girl and her parents are very disrectful and abuisive and her brother is just sexually abusive could she move out

Scott's answer | Answered on October 22, 2013

If she is being sexually or physically abused, then she should talk to a trusted adult such as a teacher, counselor, or pastor immediately. She can...

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Can we submit a declaration, proof of perjury and criminal actions by the father and his attorney. Directly to the Judge?

Scott's answer | Answered on October 21, 2013

There are too many facts here to give a useful answer online. You should be represented by a family law attorney on both the visitation and...

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I'm not ready to get a divorce, but what do I need to do in order to get a legal separation?

Scott's answer | Answered on September 26, 2013

If you file a case for a legal separation, then the court can enter orders protecting your assets, establishing maintenance, limiting the ability...

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Can I purchase a new dishwasher and deduct the cost from our monthly rent if our landlord doesn't purchase/repair the broken one

Scott's answer | Answered on September 25, 2013

I agree with Elizabeth - if you decide to go the repair and deduct route do very carefully and exactly as the statute requires. If you don't want...

Scott K Matthews's Answers (460)

What happens if I the biological and full custodial patent doesn't let a grandparent visit with parenting plan visitation rights

What can I do if my landlord refuses to make repairs?

Can I stop my ex wife from relocating our children out of state?

Ex wife kept kids from father for 6 yrs. what can we do without a lawyer?

No written lease no notice to move.

If you ASK your landlord if he is ok with partial payment and he agrees, Can he serve you a 3 day pay or vacate directly after?

So i know this girl and her parents are very disrectful and abuisive and her brother is just sexually abusive could she move out

Can we submit a declaration, proof of perjury and criminal actions by the father and his attorney. Directly to the Judge?

I'm not ready to get a divorce, but what do I need to do in order to get a legal separation?

Can I purchase a new dishwasher and deduct the cost from our monthly rent if our landlord doesn't purchase/repair the broken one