Serving South King County and the Surrounding Areas.
Domestic violence is a staple of television and movie narratives. Another staple is that the DV is not prosecutable because the alleged victim keeps dropping the charges. This leads some facing DV charges to believe that they can reconcile with their spouses, which...
Many Washington residents have been going through some tough financial times over the last few years. We all know how hard the last few years were on businesses and individuals in certain industries, such as the service industry. As time went on, some were able to...
Are you financially struggling and looking for a way to break free of the never-ending cycle of debt that you’ve fallen into? If so, you’re probably wondering if bankruptcy is right for you. The process can provide real debt relief, even giving you a fresh financial...
Estate planning is a deeply personal process where we decide who will make decisions for us, take care of our affairs and take care of our kids. And, it can lead us to select friends or family members to act as trustees. However, this is rarely the right move. Not...
Many states have laws surrounding presumptive paternity. Presumptive paternity in these states, like Washington, means children born under an existing marriage or registered partnership have a presumptive father: the husband. Where does that leave unmarried fathers,...
As you probably know by now, our state has legalized recreational marijuana use. In addition, with the recent decision to pardon all federal simple possession convictions, you may wonder whether it is legal to fly with weed now. Since weed is legal, can I fly with it...
Twenty-five percent of U.S. adults live with a disability, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Experts claim that those with intellectual and developmental disabilities lack long-term plans for loved ones, particularly when family members can...
There are many unfamiliar terms and concepts to learn when you first start thinking about planning your estate. You may not know where to begin. This may be especially true if you are thinking about creating a trust in order to preserve your property for yourself and...
Much stigma surrounds bankruptcy, making it difficult for some individuals to acknowledge and address their debts properly. To some degree, everyone has some form of debt; however, this debt is likely manageable and not significant. Nonetheless, one should not feel as...
In Washington State, drunk driving charges frequently hinge on the amount of alcohol that is detected in the driver’s system. Currently, if a driver is tested and registers 0.08% for their blood alcohol content, they will be arrested for driving under the influence....
