In Washington, health care fraud can be a problem. Conservative estimates show that across the United States, this type of fraud adds up to more than $68 billion annually. Generally, law enforcement divides medical fraud into three large categories. Fraud committed by...
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Preparing for divorce
Facing a divorce is a very tough situation. While you might understand why this is the best choice for you, you are also mourning the end of your Washington marriage and what you perhaps had considered your life project. You will need to make many decisions that will...
What you need to know about grandparents’ visitation rights
The bond between a grandparent and a grandchild can be meaningful and lifelong. However, there are some situations in which grandparents are not permitted to see their grandchildren. Sometimes, this is due to the relationship between the grandchild and the child's...
How to get third-party custody of a child
While most Washington courts prefer that parents remain active in a child’s life, it’s not always in the best interest of the child to live with the parents. If one or both parents are unstable or abusive, a non-parent can petition for custody. According to Yakima...
What types of protection orders are available in Washington?
Protective orders are an available resource to you if you are going through a divorce and you feel unsafe around your spouse or another person. While there is a need for the state to investigate these claims to determine if a protective order is fair, Washington has a...
Homegrow marijuana provisions on recent Washington bill
Despite marijuana being legal since 2012, laws for advertising paraphernalia or possessing large quantities may still land people with fines and jail time. Knowing what is and is not legal provides the opportunity to indulge in the drug safely and responsibly. One...
Things to keep in mind when creating a parenting time schedule
If you have children and are either going through or have yet to file for divorce, you might feel like creating a parenting schedule is overwhelming. Though you and your ex-spouse are on good terms, putting together a child custody/parenting agreement that benefits...
Steps to take against domestic abuse
Domestic abuse brings to mind blowout fights and physical violence but encompasses many other behaviors like manipulation, isolation and intimidation. None of these tactics of control provide a happy or healthy home life for yourself or your children. In those dark...
Ramifications of aggressive driving
Many Washington drivers learn the rules of the road in a drivers’ education class, and over time, personal habits take the place of adherence to traffic laws. As driving becomes as automatic as breathing, you may forget some of the finer points of the law. We often...
What are the Washington marijuana misdemeanor penalties?
Washington legalized the use of marijuana for adults over the age of 21 in 2012. There are still some important restrictions, which if violated, could result in misdemeanor charges. The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board states that you cannot drive under the...