On my husbands child support documents it states that in order for him to be able to claim his daughter (with his ex-wife) on his taxes “as long as he is current on his child support obligation. Current shall be defined as making all the monthly current support payments and making all the monthly... Read more »
Without seeing the document I tend to agree with your interpretation, however, there may be something else within the document that could change my answer. That being said, your husband should call the attorney that handled his divorce to double check. If they are unavailable, he should call the... Read more »
I'm sorry for the loss of your grandfather. You might have better chances of your question being picked up if you reposted in the Probate - Estate Planning categories. It went unnoticed for two weeks under Family Law. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
DV from 20 years ago is restricting me from employment.
Washington State does allow for vacation of certain DV convictions. Having the conviction vacated and the charge dismissed will clear your record and increase job opportunities moving forward. Please reach out to an attorney who can review your criminal history, the specific DV case and other... Read more »
I'm charged with theft of an automobile. I moved from one spot, what looked like a stolen pickup, to another spot. My mindset was to not let thieves keep it when they returned. I acted quickly to solve the situation. I feared the cops wouldn't come quickly or at all if I would have called 911. I... Read more »
I assume you have an attorney. This is what you need to talk to your attorney about and make sure he/she listens to you. If you don't have one and can't afford to hire a private attorney, apply with the court to appoint you an attorney. If you can hire a private attorney I suggest you do so... Read more »
As a ski instructor I am required to be on site for the day but am only paid for the time I have a class.. Possible to be there all day and not get a class and receive no wage.... No pay at all for time between classes... Is this legal?
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, employees must be paid for all time spent performing compensable work. This includes "on-call" time, where employees are not actively performing work for the employer but where their freedom to perform other activities is restrained. If you are required to remain... Read more »
While customers are shopping inside Poulsbo Wal-Mart, an office is outside looking in the windows of parked cars. If he feels necessary he brings his K9 out to sniff. If his K9 "hits" he has the vehicle taken to police station, then applies for warrant.
Officers can look into cars and if they see something in plain sight that is suspicious they have the ability to investigate. So I haven't researched this issue but it is one looks on its surface that it is fine but I would be interested in what the case law says about it. However, you will need... Read more »
In my case at original time case opened no set visitation plan was written down and the parents signed only tempery custody till they got back on there feet but parties have diened visitation for a year and a have with minor
Speak to an attorney. There are a lot of facts left out, but it sounds like there is an open case with the court. To find an another key, there are local Bar Associations referral services, pro bono clinics in many areas, and the court itself will likely have resources on area programs.... Read more »
An Uncontested Resokution is when the parties agree on way to conclude the charges in such a way that makes sense. However, he best way to reach the best agreement is to have an experienced attorney on your side who knows your rights and how to properly defend you.
"Washington State law states that once your vehicle is parked it is no longer considered to be an automobile". Next step to contest???
You likely have a Labor and Industry claim, but you need to provide much more information. The best response is to call an attorney and set up an appointment to speak about the specific facts of your claim. Most law firms, including our own, provided no-fee consultations. Feel free to reach out... Read more »
I am a US citizen (naturalized) but my daughter is not. She was in the US studying on a student visa. While on her student visa she went to Canada for a part time job and was denied entry back into the US for violating the condition of her visa. She was deported back to South America with a 5 year... Read more »
You can file for her. She can file a form to overcome the deportation, too.
hearings agreed to in my attorney client agreement. It’s a non compliance hearing for a dirty UA in treatment for DUI. Or, do I need the attorney to file a Motion to Withdraw and if so, can I have them withdraw for just this single compliance hearing. They want $500 I don’t currently have to... Read more »
The attorney can't withdraw for one hearing. Once he is on the case he is on the case BUT you can ask that attorney not to appear at a hearing and see if the Judge will accept your explanation of what you are dealing with however, Judges don't like to do this. Attorneys have a way to explain and... Read more »
Marcus Beam represented himself to me as a private equity account manager. I invested around $70'000 which I never received after filing redemption papers. This happen in Chicago. I recently moved to Washington
I am sorry to hear that this happened to you. If Mr. Beam was a registered FINRA Broker, you can file a case in the FINRA arbitration against the brokerage that he was working for at the time. We would be happy to help you with this issue. Our firm represents clients of brokers, brokerage firms,... Read more »
I am in a custody battle with my ex and we both had to answer interrogatories. I answered each question to the best of my ability and responded in a reasonable time frame. However it has taken my ex months to respond to the interrogatories and when I received his response, I saw he deleted several... Read more »
Only of you pursue the issue. No consequences unless you take action. You need to try to resolve issue on your own by asking that the answers be provided. If not, then ask court to make them answer with a motion to compel. Good luck.
And then tell my little sister to burn my dad's will! And I don't know if the estate is in probate or not because my mother would not let me see my father's will
I think you know in your heart that what your mother and sister did, if true, is illegal. You can hire a probate attorney to help you rectify the situation but be prepared for the problem of proof. You will need evidence to prove your claims.
Yes. Nothing magic happens after 90 days has lapsed. Rather, you are now allowed to conclude your dissolution because that the statutory waiting or "cooling-off" period has expired.
The process varies by county, but generally speaking you need to set up a hearing before a commissioner.... Read more »
In 2016, I hired a patent attorney in 2016 to file, prosecure my invention. It was a tedious process; after repeated meetings, he prepared the first draft of the application. Thru a back-and-forth process, I revised his first application draft more than half a dozen time. Now, it turns out that... Read more »
Wow, what a nightmare. I am so sorry that this type of thing happened to you.
Your first patent attorney sounds like he did not know what he was doing. Typically, one or two meetings are more than sufficient; generally, there is little reason for an in-person meeting anyway. Although... Read more »
we found out the the back frame was bent but the repair place missed it. State Farm is denying our claim because they say that any accident could have caused it. However (with a Car Fax) our vehicle has only been in one accident. The one that they were in. what is my next move?
Ask the shop to formally request a supplemental. If it's denied file a complaint with the state insurance commissioner. If the adjuster didn't do an on-the-lift inspection but just a walk around that wouldn't show the frame.
I was rear ended by a third party while at work in a company vehicle. They’re trying to settle a day after the accident but I had to miss more days of work due to being out on light duty and having to have the doctor sign. I’m not trying to get as much money as possible but at the same time, I... Read more »
You should absolutely talk to a lawyer before you agree to any settlement. We have seen it over and over, the insurance company is highly motivated to settle your case cheaply before you get any advice. They will also try to commit you to saying you are feeling OK, that your injuries aren't... Read more »
It could depend on what the matter is. Your question remains open because this is more of a question & answer board than a lawyer referral service. You could go to the Find-a-Lawyer tab above to the left and look for lawyers in your area and in the legal area involved. If it involves an accident or... Read more »
Ca case involving a very old, wealthy established family. I have been disincluded, knowing, by one of the co-executor heirs. They included my sister as sole heir. It was done before father passed and without legal authority with fraudulent, forged documents which I do posses. I am well prepared... Read more »
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