I am so sorry that you have been going through this, but at the stage I'd strongly urge you to file a legal action for custody in whatever Family Court (through Superior Court) is closest to you in Washington.

If you are low-income, you may be able to get free legal assistance in this... View More

I'm so sorry you're going through this.

Yes, as a beneficiary of the trust, you have the right to request more transparency under Washington law. Trustees have a legal duty to keep beneficiaries informed about the trust’s assets, which includes providing an accounting if... View More

If you never represented to your employer that you were a US citizen or a lawful permanent resident or had a Social Security number, then you should not have a problem when you file an application for a marriage-based green card case. In the event that Uscis believes that you have committed some... View More

I am so sorry to hear about this. Unfortunately, your recourse may be a bit limited, unless the Realtor and/or Seller were deceptive in some way - for example, if the sellors lied or omitted information in their "form 17" disclosure statement.

Most inspection contracts include... View More

Thank you for your question and really shocking set of facts. You have described the essence of embezzlement - the theft of money from an employer or business (or non-profit).

I suggest you put together an organized time line of what you know, with any financial records you can include,... View More

Yes, you have the ability to apply for upgrade through the Board for Corrections of Naval Records (https://www.secnav.navy.mil/mra/bcnr/Pages/default.aspx) and the Naval Discharge Review Board (https://www.secnav.navy.mil/mra/CORB/Pages/NDRB/default.aspx). More information available at those... View More

Filing for bankruptcy relief is a major step, and you need to confer with an experienced lawyer. with full facts of your financial condition to your lawyer in advance of that conference.

Do that as soon as you can, as the best lawyer help is BEFORE any more happens.

On top of your... View More

Good morning - in Washington State, a landlord usually must give a minimum of 48 hours advance notice before entering a tenant's rented or leased housing unit. There are only a few exceptions - in some instances, 24 hours; in an emergency, no advance notice.

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The 40% is the attorney's contingency fee - meaning if the case settles for $10k, the attorney gets $4k of it. Typically contingency fees in personal injury cases are 1/3 for pre litigation, and 40% for cases in which a lawsuit is filed. If suit is filed, costs can vary wildly. The attorney... View More

I'm so very sorry to hear about this situation - it's terrible when these types of disputes occur.

There are at least four things you can do.

1. If the beneficiaries are adults, you may be able to get help from Adult Protection Services. If the beneficiaries are... View More

In Washington state, an employee is entitled to receive the highest city/count/state minimum wage based on the location of their work. This can get complicated, when remote work is involved. For example, if you work from home 2 days per week and where you live has a higher minimum wage than the... View More

Thank you for the interesting question.

In Washington State, businesses have to pay whichever minimum wage is higher—whether that’s set by the state or by a city or county. So, if a county raises its minimum wage above the state level, companies in that area are required to follow the... View More

Hello again - I answered your other question on point. Employers hold most of the "power" in 49 of the 50 states, plus the territories and DC. Most employees are "at will" - this means an employer can terminate an employee for zero reason, and with zero advance notice. Since... View More

I'm so sorry you felt so ill, and hope you're feeling better now.

If are an "at will" employee (no contract, no union), your employer can require a doctor's note and, I'm afraid, can terminate you if you fail to provide one (check to see if the employer has an... View More

Hopefully you referenced the I-130 receipt number in the I-485 application or included a copy of the receipt notice with the I-485 application because if you did not, then the application may be in the process of getting rejected.

I would inquire with the lockbox as to the status of the... View More

I'm so sorry to hear about your accident and your attorney's behavior. I share your concerns, as you laid them out.

The Washington State Bar Association is very good about helping clients resolve problems with their attorneys. They offer at least two types of help - one is... View More

Hello - I'm Merry, and I've been a WA State attorney for over 38 years.

A Power of Attorney is a type of power you give to a trusted family member or friend to take care of things for you while you are alive (such as to make medical decisions for you, or to handle financial... View More

A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. I'm sorry about your accident. The questions you raise are valid ones, and they show good analysis. The last question you pose may be the most practical one, in terms of whether there are competent... View More

It's hard to think of pets this way, but under Washington State law, they are considered "personal property" (as opposed to real property, such as a house).

If I understand correctly, your husband inherited the dog in question. If so, the dog is separate property - the dog... View More

Thank you for submitting your question to Justia - I've been an attorney since 1986, and have a long history of working on guardianships (which are now divided into guardianships and conservatorships).

Your son can sign a POA only if he fully understands what he is signing, agrees... View More