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0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Immigration Law for Washington on
Q: If selected on H1B lottery and laid off, what happens to the lottery

Hi, I just got into H1B lottery this year and waiting for the result.

- If I get selected (and filed) and if I get laid off like end-of-april/early-may, what happens to the H1B? Do I just lose it or is it still active?

- Would the H1B be active if I file with premium processing to... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Employment Law and Admiralty / Maritime for Washington on
Q: Can it be construed as threatening to tell someone if they do not pay you what they owe you you will take them to court?

Basically my old boss owes me decent amount of money. He has no intention of paying it. I don’t want to have to go through the legal process.

If I were to sit down with him and basically tell him

“So you owe xxxx. You know you do. I know you do. I don’t want to have to make... Read more »

Brad S Kane
Brad S Kane
answered on Mar 22, 2023

Threatening to take someone to court if they do not pay a legitimate debt is legal.

Threatening someone with violence if they do not pay a debt is NOT legal.

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Washington on
Q: If my charges were dismissed can I get my daughter back right away

My husband had a controlled buy done on him while givinge and our daughter a ride to the store we both was arrested and cps took our daughter after 2 months in jail I was released and 3 years of court getting pushed out they finally dismissed all my charges so why haven't I gotten my child... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Immigration Law for Washington on
Q: If selected on H1B lottery and laid off, what happens to the lottery

Hi, I just got into H1B lottery this year and waiting for the result.

- If I get selected (and filed) and if I get laid off like end-of-april/early-may, what happens to the H1B? Do I just lose it or is it still active?

- Would the H1B be active if I file with premium processing to... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Washington on
Q: my husband passed away and he had a firearm that is at the police dept needing to be picked up. How do I do that?

My husband and I never made a will and the police dept is telling me that I need to be an executor of his estate. Which I figured I was due to the fact that I am his spouse and I have our children and all of his possesions.

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody for Washington on
Q: My 15 year old daughter wants to live with me but her grandmother has temporary custody

Can she just talk to a judge about what she wants without having to file for custody because of her age? What can I do?

0 Answers | Asked in Education Law and Civil Rights for Washington on
Q: I was wondering if I have enough to take my school to court?

Starting with the fact that my school locks their bathrooms. We aren’t allowed to use the restroom the first ten minutes the school door opens, 3rd period, or after school. Skipping students (which I know is alone truancy) where followed off campus by school admin and the principle. Admin also... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody for Washington on
Q: My 15 year old daughter wants to live with me but her grandmother has temporary custody

Can she just talk to a judge about what she wants without having to file for custody because of her age? What can I do?

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Federal Crimes for Washington on
Q: Can a prosecutor and Detective present a DNA that they knowingly obtained without authorization and without probable cau

Can the gov. Apply a statute that does not apply to me to acquire my DNA (13-610) and acquire my DNA; place it into codis without a qualifying offense

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Washington on
Q: What happens in divorce to the proceeds of the sale of a house when I purchased it before the marriage?

We closed on the house before marriage. Both of our names were on the mortgage because she worked for a bank at the time and it allowed us access to a better rate. There is no way she'd have been able to afford this house.

I paid the down payment from my savings before the... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Washington on
Q: in December 2022 I got a protection order on my girlfriend. Can I get her removed from the lease?

In December 2022 I got a temporary protection order on my ex girlfriend. There was a protection order violation. The police were notified. I don’t know if an arrest was made since she’s on my ex girlfriend. There was a protection order violation. The police were notified. I don’t know if an... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Washington on
Q: Can I file a witness’s declaration if i already have a trial date? LD to file pretrial motions is in Sep. thank you

The Plaintiffs were granted partial summary judgement in which they were awarded a portion of my land. They want my rock wall also and the judge didn’t give it to them. This matter is now scheduled for trial. I want to file another declaration from the neighbor across the street. Is it too late... Read more »

Anthony M. Avery
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Anthony M. Avery
answered on Mar 20, 2023

You need to hire a WA attorney to represent you now. Your filed declarations are heresay. Apparently you have already lost on some issues. Obviously you have no idea what is going on in Court.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and International Law for Washington on
Q: How do you know if your under RCW26.26A.415? Is there a list? WA

Also how does relate to

Family Law for foreign nationals?

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 19, 2023

RCW 26.26A.415 is a section of the Washington State family law statutes that deals with parenting plans and child custody agreements. It provides guidelines for the court to consider when creating a parenting plan or child custody agreement, including factors such as the child's age, the... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Libel & Slander for Washington on
Q: How do I fight a hacker who accessed my SnapChat account and shared some personal pictures to all my contacts .

He then called me and said if I didn’t give him money he would share them with thousands. I have his IP address and he’s in Turkey.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Workers' Compensation and Employment Discrimination for Washington on
Q: What's the average compensation due to victim for wrongful termination due to retaliation for seeking internal transfer?

I have proof of retaliation.

Brad S Kane
Brad S Kane
answered on Mar 21, 2023

First, each wrongful termination case is very fact specific, there is no "average" compensation standard.

Second, more important, an employee seeking a transfer is not a legally protected right that would support a retaliation claim unless it is motivated by hostility toward to...
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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Washington on
Q: criminal case: phone is taken with search warrant, can a new phone be bought or will it be taken too?

The police executed a search warrant and took cell phones, among other things. Can the person whose phone was taken go out and buy a new cell phone so that they have a way to communicate or will the police come and take the new cell phone?

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Washington on
Q: I’m in Washington State and my employer says no one is allowed to discuss wages, is that legal?

I work in a senior living facility and I recently learned I was being paid a significant amount less than the other receptionists. I discussed my pay with my boss and she did give me a raise, but made it clear I am not allowed to discuss pay with other employees. She said it is a written rule in... Read more »

Brad S Kane
Brad S Kane
answered on Mar 18, 2023

According to the Department of Labor and Industries,

Employers cannot prohibit employees from disclosing, comparing, or discussing their wages or the wages of other employees. Wage non-disclosure agreements for employees are prohibited....
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0 Answers | Asked in Education Law for Washington on
Q: I am student at middle school and want to start printing newspaper that tells the students why the school is oppressive.

So am I allowed to do this? I am 11 years old if that matter.

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