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If you are struggling with debt and looking for a way to repay your creditors without losing your assets, you may want to consider filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a type of bankruptcy that allows you to reorganize your debts and pay them off...
Many of our readers in Washington know that any given estate plan typically addresses how assets are passed on to others after the planner’s death. But, an estate plan can – and should – do so much more. Debt, for example, can be a crucially important part of an...
Estate planning is one area of the law that most people in Washington know a bit about, even if it is just from looking into getting started on this process. For those who actually have an estate plan in place, congratulations. You, unlike millions of Americans, have...
Going through the custody process is rarely easy. You and your co-parent both want the best for your child, but sometimes you have different ideas about what that means. Custody agreements in Washington are referred to as parenting plans, with the end result being a...
Financial hardship can impact anyone. From catastrophic injury or illness to sudden job loss, even the most financially stable person can suddenly find themselves in serious money problems. Bankruptcy is more common than you might think. In fact, one out of every 55...
The threat of losing one’s home is one thing that can drive a King County household to consider filing for bankruptcy protection. Falling behind on one’s mortgage payments, and then facing the loss of one’s home to a forced sale, is a scary prospect. A Washington...
When you jump in the car after maybe, stopping for dinner and a drink or visiting a friend to grab a beer, you may wonder what to do if you suddenly see sirens in your rearview mirror. If you just had one or two drinks, you might wonder if you can refuse an...
If you’re facing criminal charges, you’re probably worried about what a conviction could have in store for you. This is understandable, especially given the harsh penalties that are allowable under the law and that most prosecutors threaten. But what’s really at stake...
Estate planning comes with all sorts of unfamiliar terms that are worth parsing out and understanding. You may hear phrases such as “pour-over will” and “testamentary trust” and wonder, how can these documents help me? In truth, pour-over wills and testamentary trusts...
Infidelity can drive a knife through the heart of a marriage and ultimately cause its demise. The faithful spouse likely feels deceived by the unfaithful spouse and there is generally a great deal of pain and anger under such circumstances. The issue of alimony, also...
