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LGBTQ divorce
What challenges face LGBTQ+ couples going through a divorce? It has been nearly nine years since the United States legalized same-sex marriage. However, according...
5 tips for peaceful co-parenting in divorce
When you consider the changes that are taking place in your life, your primary concern undoubtedly focuses on your children’s well-being. While many Washington...
What you should know about Guardian Ad Litem
The guardian ad litem (GAL) is a person appointed by the court to solely represent a person’s interests. The services of a GAL are...
The Do’s and Don’ts of a California Divorce
Ending a marriage has many ups and downs, but the end goal is always the same — to get the best possible divorce settlement...
Will a tribal court litigate your divorce?
You may be one of many people in Washington who belong to a Native American tribe or are a non-tribal member who married a...
What to know about property division in Washington
Among the most fraught, unpleasant and hotly contested issues in any divorce is property division. There is often so much baggage, both literal and...
Property issues in a California divorce
During marriage, you no doubt shared things with your spouse. You may have shared a vehicle, for instance, or a jointly held bank account....
How does domestic violence affect child custody in California?
In California and throughout the country, family court judges have children’s best interests in mind when making child custody decisions. If you file for...
What you should know about LGBTQ+ family law
The LGBTQ+ community has, historically, faced many challenges in basic family law matters. In many ways, those issues are in the past, but they...
What should you know about emergency actions?
Family law is slow and deliberate for a reason. Most matters are the end result of negotiation, court dates and state-mandated waiting periods. However,...
What unexpected issues may surface during divorce?
Life is unpredictable and often deviates from the plans that people initially set for themselves. Whether you ended up going to a different college...
What you should know about family law trials
In any family law case, there is a chance that you will have to go to court. Depending on your perspective and needs, this...
Do I need a prenuptial agreement?
Between picking the venue, planning the guest list and taking caring care of the hundreds of other tasks that go into planning a wedding,...
Securing spousal support in California
Finding a sense of financial security after divorce can be challenging, but it is far from impossible. While paying careful attention to things like...
What should you know about military divorce?
At Envision Family Law, we represent people in Washington in family law matters. Perhaps no group is more in need of thoughtful, sensitive representation...