4 ways to avoid parental conflict in a Washington divorce
When you are helping your children adapt to a new lifestyle that includes a child custody plan, it's best to try to minimize stress and disruption in their daily lives, [...]
Are deployments damaging marriages?
The life of a servicemember is difficult. At a moment’s notice, they can find themselves deployed on the other side of the world for significant stretches of time. Meanwhile, their [...]
Washington laws regarding reasonable need for child support
When a Washington parent files for divorce, numerous issues relevant to his or her children become a central focus of proceedings. If you are currently considering filing a petition, you [...]
What causes a contentious divorce in Washington?
For people that don’t have all that much experience with the process of divorce, it’s common to think that all divorces are bitter. However, the truth is far from that; [...]
Divorcing While Pregnant: Things to Consider in WA
Any major life change comes with its own challenges. Being pregnant while ending your marriage is uniquely difficult. At the same time you and your spouse are preparing for a [...]
Do Grandparents Have Visitation Rights in Washington?
If you're a parent who is contemplating divorce in Washington, you no doubt have many questions and concerns regarding state laws that may have implications for your children's lives. As [...]
Post-divorce dating for newly single parents in Washington
After your divorce is final, you'll probably want to start seeing what's out there. It may be the first time in a long time, so be prepared: the dating scene [...]
Getting Divorced in the military in Washington State
In Washington and beyond, members of the U.S. military are to be commended for their service. Their spouses and children also make great sacrifices for the good of the country. [...]
Do divorces happen more frequently in the New Year?
Anecdotally, most family law attorneys will tell you that divorces tend to tick up in January. While there is no centralized data source for this information, multiple firms report a [...]