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Since the Washington Supreme Court’s decision in Bain v. Metropolitan Mortgage Group, we have seen an increasing number of foreclosures-by-lawsuit (“judicial” foreclosures). The judicial foreclosure typically takes far longer to complete than the standard non-judicial foreclosure, in which a trustee goes through a notification process before selling the property without court involvement. One main drawback… Read More

On January 28, 2013, the Washington State Court of Appeals upheld the decision of the Snohomish County Superior Court granting visitation rights to an acknowledged father as a de facto parent over the objections of the biological parents. The Court’s decision can be found at:  http://www.courts.wa.gov/opinions/?fa=opinions.disp&filename=677489MAJ Beresford Booth (425.776.4100), www.beresfordlaw.com BERESFORD BOOTH has made this… Read More

Beresford Booth lawyer and Chair of the firm's Business & Real Estate Law Practice, David C. Tingstad, will be speaking at an upcoming March 5, 2013 webinar titled “Dissolution – Now it is over how to end it all.”  This event is sponsored by the ABA.  Please contact the firm for more information. Beresford Booth (425.776.4100), www.beresfordlaw.com… Read More

Washington State allows attorneys to appear for a limited purpose without having to hire or retain an attorney to handle your entire case.  In a legal proceeding, do you need assistance negotiating final orders, conducting mediation, or arguing a hearing?  Superior Court Civil Rule 4.2 allows attorneys to appear for a specific task, typically with… Read More

The 2013 Washington State Legislature is considering a bill that would amend RCW 26.09 (Dissolution/Legal Separation Proceedings). The proposed bill would require any parent who commences divorce or legal separation proceedings involving a minor child would be provided a pamphlet, which they acknowledge receipt, explaining the harmful effects of abducting a minor child. As stated… Read More

I have been handed a document from a stranger stating my ex-spouse intends to move to another State with our children. Two years ago, I went through an amicable divorce with my spouse. In those divorce proceedings, a final parenting plan was entered establishing the residential provisions for our children. Under the plan, I have… Read More

You have been offered a job in another State. The job offers better pay and better opportunity. Two years ago, you went through an amicable divorce with your spouse. In those divorce proceedings, a final parenting plan was entered establishing the residential provisions for your children. Under the plan, your ex-spouse has every other weekend… Read More

The Washington Department of financial institutions (DFI) closed Westside Community Bank citing inadequate capital and severe loan losses effective January 11, 2013. Westside Community Bank, headquartered In University Place, Washington, had 2 locations which are now open as branches of Sunwest Bank. Beresford Booth represents a number of local and regional banks. Beresford Booth (425.776.4100), www.beresfordlaw.com… Read More

Have you considered what you would do if you were not able to handle your own affairs due to injury, illness, or mental condition?  There are several legal options available to you including  Durable Powers of Attorney, Health Care Powers of Attorney, what is sometimes called a Living Will or Directive to Physicians in addition… Read More