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Would I be able to legally possess a handgun as an army 18 year old in this state at all?
I gave a 20 day notice with maintenance orders. The landlord message and told me the door cannot be added due to need to place a order for it. I needed to replace bathroom door And also needed the closest door fixed. I'm being charged now for 2 bifold doors. Only 1 is damaged and the bathroom... View More
I have a mental health private practice and plan to move into my new building. The space will also house other professionals so I would like to name the building that encompasses the services provided at the location. This name would be different than my current practice. I am curious if there are... View More
but before the 341 hearing.
answered on Sep 12, 2024
Yes, you can add additional debt when converting from Chapter 13 to Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Kittitas County, Washington, before the 341 hearing. When you convert your case, you have the opportunity to amend your bankruptcy schedules, including Schedule E/F, where you list unsecured debts. This... View More
Under my original driver's license number name then I get a new driver's license number for some reason nobody can tell me why and all that information is now involting out in Nolan void and I'm having to do IIAD and I shouldn't have to because it states that I had a license... View More
answered on Sep 12, 2024
To get the case details of Diamond v. Diehr, 450 U.S. 175 (1981), you can access various legal research platforms. Websites like Google Scholar, Justia, or FindLaw provide free access to U.S. Supreme Court cases. Simply search for "Diamond v. Diehr 450 U.S. 175" on these sites, and you... View More
My defense attorney and the prosecuting attorney for my case are competing for the same judge spot. Is this a conflict of interest? My attorney became a commissioner while working my case which concerned me but now, I’m worried the prosecutor won’t negotiate fairly with their opponent for judge.
I share 500 foot property line with 6 neighbors in a plat. I am unplatted.
I permitted a possible fence encroachment to stay where at until I recind permission. Had surveyor that created plat recheck markers in 2017, there was no encroachment.
Over the last year three neighbors (2... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2024
You have a disputed boundary. Hire a WA attorney to file suit. Your surveyor will be your expert witness. If you wait too long, you acquiesce to the others' asserted and ascertainable boundaries, and lose part of your property.
Looking at WI 943.13(2)(am)1, it says two 11" square No Trespass signs signed by me, posted conspicuously. I have a fairly small lot in a suburban area. Do I have to post one of those signs in front? Or can I post them at the back and side entrances to the property? Is it on me to have them... View More
Mom passed 2 mos ago, found 25+year old will in her papers. Attorney no longer around, what do I do? I’m not sure if she had possessions in her name but looking to find the next steps. We live in King County.
answered on Sep 10, 2024
First, I'm so sorry for your loss.
A probate is necessary in Washington state if your mom owned land or if what she owned when she passed is worth more than 100,000.
I assist clients with probates from across Washington state, and I would be happy to offer a free 30-minute... View More
I bought 6 appliances from an appliance business that has recently filed Ch 7. I have extended warranties on all appliances. Due to personal financial issues I got way behind on my credit account payments to this business and they closed my account and I now have a lawsuit for repayment to this... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2024
When a business files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, it typically means the business is liquidating its assets and will no longer be operating. Because of this, you may face difficulty obtaining warranty information or getting the warranties honored. Unfortunately, if the warranties were provided by the... View More
Seller wants to terminate her real estate agent. Two and a half months without an offer, showings have stopped. The broker has held one or two open houses personally, and yesterday the broker yelled and went off on seller for 30 minutes.
House is in washington state
answered on Sep 9, 2024
Good afternoon,
Is it a mobile home? Is there land being sold? What does "Prep." stand for?
You need to start a probate and be appointed by the court to get the authority to sign your name instead of your deceased father's name on a contract to sell his land. If it... View More
Do I just file everything I can to fight cps in court? I only communicate by email or txt. This dependency has gone on over 6yrs. The court has failed to make written findings on the record at any of the 6mo review hearings the 6th month review hearings all get continued to be set special set,... View More
answered on Sep 7, 2024
It sounds like you've been through a long and exhausting journey with the court and CPS. When dealing with such a complicated case that involves your family, especially when it has gone on for years and involves issues like the ICWA, it's important to gather every piece of evidence that... View More
Owner said his friend and passenger took off with his car and the friend said it got stuck and decided to leave the keys in the car to go look for help when the passenger was passed out after drinking and the passenger woke up and took off and crashed the car and now owner saying he's owed a... View More
I hired a professional process server who made multiple attempts to serve. One she deemed successful but the other two attempts unsuccessful. She wrote up an affidavit of due diligence and we’re requesting alternate service. If my wife knowingly knew she was getting served, how can she go to the... View More
So I live in a 24hr care home thru ambitions of Washington and I’m thru Dda as well and so I was dating someone but I was only dating him for a couple days so I don’t really count that well to be honest my staff told me that it was illegal for me to date him cuz he is a caregiver but he’s not... View More
answered on Sep 7, 2024
Bringing a lawsuit against a County Engineer for malicious prosecution or a violation of your civil rights under Section 1983 is a serious matter. You would need to show that the engineer acted with malice and without probable cause, resulting in harm to you. Malicious prosecution claims require... View More
The original attorney of the opposing party died. The opposing party told the court that they could not get the original records with her death and her office having shuttered. Access to these records are critical. What are my options?
answered on Sep 6, 2024
Sorry to hear. You can try contacting the Washington State Bar Association. Best of luck.
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