You may have made mistakes in your past that limit the opportunities available to you now in terms of employment, housing, and other matters. If this is the case, you may be able to apply to obtain a CROP. The acronym stands for Certification of Restoration of...
Protecting Your Future With Compassion And Understanding
Year: 2019
How can I help my child through a divorce?
There are many divorces across the United States and here in the Greater Seattle Area every year. Some of those divorces only affect the persons involved in the marriage, but many of them also have children involved. If you are going through a divorce and are worried...
Can a batterer intervention program help me stop the abuse cycle?
If you have recognized the signs of abusive behavior in yourself, you might already be on the path to breaking the cycle. Completing a batterer intervention program could help you further your commitment to change. GoodTherapy explains that domestic violence is most...
Does the three strikes law apply to a nonviolent robbery charge?
With the passage of Senate Bill 5288, Washington State made changes to its three strikes law, and no longer recognizes a nonviolent robbery charge as an offense subject to its rules. Before this amendment, you may have faced a life sentence without parole after three...
Why is treatment a better alternative to jail for drug abusers?
Every day people in Washington are arrested or go to jail for drug offenses. Many sell or buy drugs because they are addicted and become desperate. After they spend their time in jail, they leave and return to society with the same underlying issues that caused the...
State Law Gives “New Hope” to Those With Criminal Records
we discussed some of the many hurdles faced by people with criminal records in Washington State. Even after paying their debt to society, people with criminal convictions are often denied adequate housing, employment and other resources they need to re-enter society...
Is There Hope for Normalcy Post-Conviction?
If a Washington criminal court judge handed you a guilty verdict, you may assume that your life is over. According to Rasmussen College, the average criminal sentence is a little more than three years. However, people with felony convictions often face long-term...
How can I get my home back after foreclosure?
Foreclosing on your home in Washington can be devastating, but all is not loss. With Washington’s Redemption Law you may be able to get the home you love back. The law allows for you as the debtor to buy back your property following certain conditions. The Washington...
What happens after an insanity verdict?
There are two ways in which you could be found not guilty of a crime in Washington. The first is a straightforward not guilty verdict from a judge or jury. This is the best case because once the verdict is handed down, you are free and no longer have to worry about...
Preparing for your new life after divorce
Living single again after years of being part of a couple may be a bit of a financial shock, and while you are going through the stress of the divorce, you may not want to face those changes yet. However, if you recognize and plan for those changes during your...