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Update to Washington Eviction Moratorium due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Washington and Oregon are addressing questions about rental housing in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Both states have extended prior moratoriums on evictions. Under Proclamation 20-19.4, landlords in Washington are prohibited from evicting tenants until December...
Types of Agreed Adoption
If you are contemplating an agreed adoption, congratulations! Going through an adoption can be a wonderful experience, but there are a number of legal steps that need to be taken first. Please understand that although they might not be as litigious as other family law...
Update to Eviction Moratorium due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Washington and Oregon are addressing questions about rental housing in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Both states have extended prior moratoriums on evictions. Under Proclamation 20-19.3, landlords in Washington are prohibited from evicting tenants until October...
What do you do when you find yourself in a boundary line dispute with a neighbor?
Having issues with a neighbor can be tedious, annoying, and sometimes scary. One big issue that people may not know is that property boundary lines can shift over time. It is not uncommon for a property owner to receive a survey of their property and find out that the...
Race Discrimination in the Workplace in Clark County Washington
I am an employment discrimination attorney in Clark County, and I regularly work on race-related legal issues in the employment context. If you live or work in Clark County, it probably did not take long to figure out that it is not a very diverse place. Based on the...
USDA Announces New FSA Direct and Guaranteed Loans for the Hemp Industry
New Loans for the Hemp Industry On April 16, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) released new loan guidance for lenders servicing hemp producers under FLP-816, providing guidance on servicing direct and guaranteed loans...
You Have Rights After a Long-Term Break Up: The Committed Intimate Relationship.
As our society changes, more and more couples are choosing not to marry. What does this mean when a committed relationship comes to an end, but during the relationship you both acquired property, debts, and assets? Who gets what? Likely, you both have a lot of...
Free Legal Help in Clark County, Washington?!
Knowledge is power. Do you potentially have a legal issue and don’t know where to start? Or maybe you have an on-going legal issue and you need some advice? The attorneys at Navigate Law Group are big community supporters and want to make sure that you all know about...
Don’t know if you need an attorney? Here are some of the basics.
Introduction The thought of having to go to court can be daunting and scary at times. There are many rules, procedures and legal jargon that can be confusing. Having an attorney can help alleviate some of that stress that can arise with a legal situation. Knowing what...
Attending a Family Law Trial – Is it like the movies?
If you are thinking about trial, and trying to figure out what a trial actually entails, I highly recommend you read “9 Things to Keep in Mind for a Family Law Trial” first, and then come back to this post. Your trial should go a lot smoother if you follow the tips in...
9 Things to Keep in Mind for a Family Law Trial
“Okay, we can’t agree so let’s go to trial.” These are scary words to hear, and can be anxiety-inducing words to say, but what a family law trial entails may be outside your sphere of knowledge outside of what you might see on TV. Real-life trials go somewhat...
Am I Being Sexually Harassed? A Guide to Responding to Sexual Harassment in Washington
“Sexual harassment” is one of those legal phrases that get thrown around quite a bit. But what does it really mean? How do I know if you are being sexually harassed? What steps should I take if I am the victim of sexual harassment? These are questions that I hope to...
Paying for college if you are a single parent – here’s an option.
What is “Post-Secondary Support”? In Washington state, if you are a single parent, you have the right to ask the court to force the other parent to help pay for college for your child. It is called “Post-Secondary Support”. The best time period to make the request is...
Guide to Health Insurance Denials
First, this guide only covers a few reasons your health insurance claim could be denied. Your claim could be denied for a number of reasons. In general, the process for appealing an insurance denial is the same. You directly appeal to the insurance provider who denied...
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements in the Time of the Coronavirus Epidemic
PPE Requirements Question: I am a healthcare provider or work in the healthcare setting. Does my employer have to provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while I work with patients with COVID-19?Answer: Federal Law and Regulations: From a federal law standpoint,...
COVID-19 has temporarily stopped all family law dockets in Clark County, but you have an emergency. What do you do?
UPDATE: On Tuesday, April 14, 2020, the Court extended the cancellation of all family law dockets, including Judges’ family law dockets and family law trials, through May 4, 2020. The rest of the information and recommended best practices outlined below have not...
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act into law. Among other things, the Act is intended to provide relief to employees suffering from COVID-19 or caring for family members who may be suffering or otherwise affected by...
COVID-19: Moratorium on Evictions
Washington State and the City of Portland are addressing questions about housing in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. On March 18, 2020, Governor Inslee issued Proclamation 20-19 regarding Evictions. Clark County In Clark County, as well as, the rest of Washington,...
COVID-19 Mortgage Relief Checklist
As the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic sharpen into focus; Banks are offering some mortgage relief to homeowners. Mortgage Relief by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac On March 18, 2020, the Federal Housing Finance Agency directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to...
COVID-19 and OSHA
In response to the recent nationwide outbreak of COVID-19, the US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) has issued guidance to employers regarding COVID-19 in the workforce. Generally speaking, it is advisable for employers to...