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9 Reasons to Consider a Mediated Divorce
If divorce is in your future, you are probably already feeling stressed and overwhelmed. You have a thousand questions to answer and countless decisions...
Summer vacation can put your child custody plan to the test
As every parent and child in the Seattle area knows, the end of school year is just around the corner. Whether your children are...
Why you need a Qualified Domestic Relations Order
If you are divorcing your spouse, and want your share of the retirement benefits they accrued during your marriage, know that your divorce judgment...
As a Dad Can I Get Full Custody of My Child?
As a dad, can I get full custody of my child? In the past, family law judges tended to award mothers primary custody while...
There are Several Types of Divorce in Washington
There are Several Types of Divorce in Washington Whether you’ve been married for several decades or haven’t yet reached your 10th anniversary, you and...
Keeping the Home After Divorce
Can I really keep the family home after divorce? Buying a house is a significant financial and emotional investment. This makes it a uniquely...
Hidden Assets in Divorce
Is your divorce showing signs of hidden assets? Whether you and your spouse were married less than 10 years or for several decades, you...
The easiest financial option for a business during divorce
You and your spouse are more than just a married couple. You are also the co-owners of a family business that you have owned...
Changes to Child Support Laws in Washington State
There has been a great deal of conversation regarding the recent changes to child support laws in Washington State. The recent changes, effective January...
What to Expect in Your Initial Divorce Consultation
What can you expect in your first consultation with a divorce lawyer? No one walks down the aisle imagining the day they’ll be meeting,...
Diagnosed with mental illness? It can affect custody rights
Parents who have been diagnosed with mental illnesses may rightly be concerned that the custody of their children could be in jeopardy. Statistics indicate...
Community property laws in Washington and your retirement plans
During your marriage, you and your spouse probably had to start thinking about your retirement and the end of your lives. You probably engaged...
Important Information about Grandparent’s Rights & Custody of Minors Law in Washington State
Families are complicated and messy. As such, sometimes when a grandparent feels they should have contact with a grandchild as a legal right despite...
3 ways to be a successful co-parent
If you and your spouse have separated and are planning to divorce, you could be in for a long and difficult journey. Furthermore, if...
Military Divorce: The 10-year rule and how it applies to you
Divorce cases can get more complex when one spouse is in the military. Dividing assets can be particularly confusing during military divorce. One of...