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Washington State had a total of 81,144 car accidents last year. While 70% of them didn’t result in any apparent injuries, the accidents themselves cost a lot of money and emotional pain. If you are deemed the “at-fault” driver in a car accident and previously had an accident-free record, then your insurance premium could increase by an average of 48%.

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Crash!  The sound of 2 vehicles smashing together.  Screech!  The sound of braking before a collision.  No one sets off on a journey expecting to be in a car accident. But no matter how careful we are on the roads, accidents do happen. In fact, in the US there are 6 million car accidents each year.  Here are some immediate

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A shocking one in six older adults experience some form of abuse in the community. Financial abuse alone has cost older adults billions through exploitation. Heart-breakingly, the level of elder abuse is increasing due to covid-19 restrictions. It’s now more important than ever to understand elder abuse and look at what we can do as a community to put a

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No one gets married with plans to get divorced. But when two people are facing irreconcilable differences, divorce is often the best option, even though the process can be difficult and emotional. But if you and your spouse are still on good terms and you believe you could reach agreements without the need for the courts, an uncontested divorce can

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When did you last think about updating your Last Will & Testament (“Will”)? Once you’ve written a Will it’s easy to forget about it, even if you’ve gone through significant life changes since then. But if your Will isn’t up to date, you risk major contention and stress for your loved ones when you pass away. That’s why it’s incredibly

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How to find a new lawyer when you move to a new community Whether you have moved across the state or across the country, you will want to familiarize yourself with local law firms and potentially choose a lawyer to work with, should you need one. Most likely, a Google search for “Lawyer Near Me” will yield an overwhelming number

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Should I file now or wait? By Deborah Gordon, Senior Associate Many have recently asked VSSF lawyers about the best time to file for their impending separation and/or divorce – now or wait until after the pandemic? There is a mistaken belief that our courthouses are closed (or partially closed) and that divorce cases are not moving forward, so the

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Do you notice that there are less vehicles on the road (and therefore, there are way less motor vehicle accidents)?  That is a good thing.  Vehicle accidents are unavoidable.  Many of us drive a vehicle every day. No matter how long you have been driving, these tips will help you be prepared for whatever happens on the open road.  Be prepared.

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By Stephanie L. Messplay, Attorney On April 16, 2020, Governor Inslee issued an order extending and expanding the eviction moratorium until June 4, 2020.  What does that mean for you if you’re a tenant? First, your landlord cannot initiate eviction proceedings against you unless you pose a significant and immediate risk to the health and safety of others.  In other

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If you are divorced or separated and have a child in High School who is planning to go to college, then you may have questions about college support obligations for parents. Do parents have to pay for college?  Does a separated or divorced parent have any options with enforcing college support help from the other parent? If you know someone

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