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I was served with contempt. But the additional relief that was stated in the documents I was served with were not in the court papers filed with the court
answered on Dec 26, 2018
You may be able to object to service of process if you were not served a full copy of the filed documents, at which point you may need to be re-served. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such... View More 
My landlord didn't tell me who was responsible for the porch and landing lights that can be used by two separate apartments. I have lived here two years and never once used the lights. After seeing them left on again by the neighbor, I asked the landlord who pays for the lights. She... View More
answered on Dec 26, 2018
You should not be paying your neighbor's utility bill, and you can request a full refund of the bills you've paid (acquire invoice copies) and fix of this situation. The utility company may need to come to the home to fix this too. More details are necessary to provide a professional... View More
My dog did not attack him, his dog or anything else.
answered on Dec 26, 2018
Reasonable efforts that fit the situation are typically permitted, though it's best to avoid dog parks for exactly these types of reasons. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as... View More
I knew daughter's unemployed boyfriend would be a problem so I made a very simple 1 page agreement with her that she only, could live in my Seattle condo, and pay just half the normal rent. When I would come from out of state to work on condo as planned, I was never allowed in because boy... View More
answered on Dec 26, 2018
Even if your daughter is breaching your contract by allowing others to live there, there is legal process for evictions that must be followed. A landlord cannot enter a unit at will. As for being recorded in someone's home, see:... View More
answered on Dec 26, 2018
See: https://www.aclu-wa.org/docs/rights-transgender-people-washington-state
See: https://kctransguide.org/your-rights-in-washington-state/
That sounds like a possible violation of WA State law re: allowing transgender people to use public restrooms. More details are necessary to... View More
answered on Dec 26, 2018
It depends on whether the tree was partially on the neighbor's property as well, whether there's an easement, or whether there's an imminent hazard caused by your tree that impacts the neighbor's property. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your... View More
Well I was sitting down when a patrol officer walked in and started calling me Mr. Miller, I said I'm not Mr Miller, then two bike cops comes in and and say I fit the description of a car prowler, then they started to harrass me continues to keep calling me Mr Miller ,then said I was a liar.... View More
answered on Dec 26, 2018
You really shouldn't discuss criminal facts in a public forum. Speak with a lawyer about the entire story, as this summary lacks needed details. If you have a failure to appear warrant, you can be arrested for that even in the general scenario you describe. More details are necessary to... View More
answered on Dec 26, 2018
You can be charged with a crime and temporarily held in jail pending your arraignment, for example. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my... View More
Husband is emotionally abusive and has been physical 2 times with me. He is terrible to my dog (hits him, threw him once). I’ve grown to hate him, and during one incident I feared for the safety of my son (emotional well-being too)
answered on Dec 26, 2018
You might be able to seek a restraining order, child custody, child support, spousal support, and attorney's fees, depending on the facts. You can report domestic violence to the police. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an... View More
New Condominium owner is being forced to pay for a new roof on the condominium he is buying. The Appellate Court ruled the Condominium cannot charge the owner for repairs to the Condo roof without an amendment to the Condominium Declaration. That has not happened yet. Do I have any recourse... View More
answered on Dec 26, 2018
It depends on the terms of your HOA agreement, including the CCRs, as well as the facts surrounding the roof issue. You must first determine whether there is a breach of contract. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial... View More
I did not know the customer he was just seated behind me and did that. I'm injured pretty bad in the face and the employees there were very rude to me after the incident for bleeding all over they're carpet. I feel this is wrong do I have a case here...and if I do...where do I start?
answered on Dec 26, 2018
You may have a case for intentional tort against your attacker and a case for negligence against the restaurant, and you can report the crime to the police as well. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an... View More
Two applicants over 18 not legally married looking for a 1 bedroom apartment and want to use both of their incomes combined to income qualify
answered on Dec 26, 2018
Yes, as they would both be jointly and severably liable for rent. Why would you not want to do that? Are there other factors that disqualify them? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as... View More
answered on Dec 26, 2018
You bought the car from a dealer or from a private seller? See: https://www.atg.wa.gov/lemon-law-0
More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my... View More
Said child is living with father and wants to live with mom cause father is an alcoholic and she is afraid of him. Father has been in jail for this. Mom wants child but is also afraid of father. He threatens her.
answered on Dec 26, 2018
It sounds like it may be time to file a request for a modification of child custody and to call child protective services, if not also the police. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as... View More
amending the search warrant to include items that were found during or after the search was executed
answered on Dec 26, 2018
No. An additional warrant may be granted though with probable cause. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials,... View More
if officers are executing a search warrant on a home and vehicles of an owner but in the process search and seize an additional vehicle of the owner and said vehicle is not part of the warrant, what is the validity of the the warrant as a whole.
answered on Dec 26, 2018
The validity of the search on the additional car depends not only on the warrant but the reasons and circumstances surrounding the search of the additional car. For example, were illegal paraphernalia in plain sight? Even if the search is invalid, the typical remedy is to exclude evidence gathered... View More
a college im attending has mis handled my federal funds to the point of it causing me to fail my cklasses its been over two months and they wont disburse my money or even give me access to it
answered on Dec 26, 2018
It depends on what you mean by mishandled. If they violated laws re: the disbursements, that's one thing. If they are refusing to release to you your funds for valid reasons such as non-enrollment, that's a different story. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of... View More
Also the landlord decided she wanted a new lease and only put me and my son on it not my boyfriend even though we all have been living at the same place for almost a year and after wards pointed out that my boyfriend is a guest and him being there longer than two days now broke the lease.
answered on Dec 24, 2018
Your lease should be reviewed re: the terms of having visitors over. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials,... View More
She got 33 days because she rolled her eyes at the judge she was suppose to get 15 in custody and 15 on house arrest the judge got up set and said all 30 in costly can she right apologize letter and go back to court
answered on Dec 24, 2018
This decision should be made by your lawyer, and you may request that of the lawyer. Is your daughter a minor or an adult, however? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can... View More
answered on Dec 24, 2018
You should report crimes to the police immediately, whether you're a minor or not. A juvenile does not need adult permission to report a crime. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as... View More
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