Questions answered by Michael J Edwards

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My boyfriend missed work crew and is in juvie, how long do you think he will be in there for?

Michael's answer | Answered on July 02, 2013

I agree with the answer that the amount of time on work crew could be converted to time in detention. However, that amount is not likely to exceed...

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My ex was served our notice of intended relication 28 days ago, he has 30 days to object. Will he get more time for being pro se

Michael's answer | Answered on June 18, 2013

Agree with other attorney answers, pro se is held to the same standard of care as an attorney. Additionally, according to RCW 26.09.500 a failure...

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Hey im 19 years Old and got a 16 Year Old pregnate in the State of Washington we are 36 months apart could i get introuble

Michael's answer | Answered on June 17, 2013

I agree with the other attorney's answers here, but one thing that has not been mentioned in terms of "trouble" is paternity. Depending on the...

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Landlord is relaying frivolous complaints from retaliatory neighbor to me. How do I persuade him to cease this behavior?

Michael's answer | Answered on May 16, 2013

You may want to include a copy of a petition for an anti-harassment protection order filed in your county district court asking that the neighbor...

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Am i entitled to child support and back child support? Can i do it without court order until the dissolution is final?

Michael's answer | Answered on April 26, 2013

Unfortunately, you are not going to be able to claim child support in court for any period prior to the time that the petition for dissolution was...

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At what age can a child choose to decline visits to a parent that does not have custody, and only every other weekend visits.

Michael's answer | Answered on October 29, 2012

Please review In re Marriage of Rideout, a 2003 Washington Supreme Court Case. Not a only can a child not decide whether or not to participate in...

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What do you do if a 15 yr old doesnt come home or go to school in washington state

Michael's answer | Answered on September 11, 2012

I agree with Ms. Powell's assessment on YAR/CHINS services, but don't forget the other portion of the Becca law: truancy. Washington has some of...

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Is it possible to conceal my record and what process do I need to go through?

Michael's answer | Answered on August 06, 2012

The short answer is as long as you are required to report as a sex offender, you will not be able to seal your record. Otherwise if you are not...

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Need to know how much time he is looking at.

Michael's answer | Answered on August 06, 2012

All sentencing guidelines are subject to a large number of factors beyond the sentencing requirements under the individual offenses involved. For...

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My son is almost 2 and his father has had nothing to do w/ him can i terminate his rights

Michael's answer | Answered on July 31, 2012

1. Question remains whether or not you were/are married at the time of the child's birth. If so then under Washington law he would be the...

Michael J Edwards's Answers (24)

My boyfriend missed work crew and is in juvie, how long do you think he will be in there for?

My ex was served our notice of intended relication 28 days ago, he has 30 days to object. Will he get more time for being pro se

Hey im 19 years Old and got a 16 Year Old pregnate in the State of Washington we are 36 months apart could i get introuble

Landlord is relaying frivolous complaints from retaliatory neighbor to me. How do I persuade him to cease this behavior?

Am i entitled to child support and back child support? Can i do it without court order until the dissolution is final?

At what age can a child choose to decline visits to a parent that does not have custody, and only every other weekend visits.

What do you do if a 15 yr old doesnt come home or go to school in washington state

Is it possible to conceal my record and what process do I need to go through?

Need to know how much time he is looking at.

My son is almost 2 and his father has had nothing to do w/ him can i terminate his rights