Strategic Approach, Optimistic Outcomes In Family Law
It may not be a first thought when you think of custody, child support, and adoption, but frozen embryos can play a huge role in divorce agreements and disputes. Embryos contain the genetic material of two people. Unlike sperm or egg cells, they are something a couple creates together, so are subject to scrutiny when that couple gets divorced. Please…
When child custody in Washington involves long-distance visitation As a Washington parent who is navigating divorce, you may encounter challenges as you and your ex attempt to find common ground from which to build a successful co-parenting agreement. Since you both want what is best for your children, you can help facilitate a smooth process by being willing to cooperate,…
Who cares about the holidays in a Washington child custody agreement? This is not sarcasm. It’s an honest question. Building a solid, working holiday schedule with your co-parent is not as simple as coordinating calendars. You may have to go all the way back to the drawing board, especially if you and your co-parent don’t share certain important points, such…
You might be one of many parents in Washington state who have children with someone you have never married. In fact, if your kids have passed their 5th birthdays, it might mean that you and your partner have been living together as an unmarried couple for a long time. If you have decided to part ways, it could spark custody…
The worst-case scenario here is that the judge will find you in contempt and issue an arrest warrant. Police will show up to your place of work or home and take you into custody. You will end up in jail. You will face fines. Respecting the courtroom is a major priority Regardless of your thoughts on the nature of your…
Having kids is a lifelong commitment, not just to the new people in your life but to the other parent as well. No matter what happens with the relationship with your co-parent – maybe a divorce, maybe you were never married at all – if you want to be in your child’s life, you have to work with them. And…
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, as much as possible. There is no such thing as a perfect relationship. Even Washington parents, whose marriages remain intact, encounter times when they disagree with their spouse. In a…
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 their parent, you know what is best for them. However, it is possible that certain child custody laws may apply in your case that might cause you to have to…
Like all good parents in Washington, you want what is best for your children. When you filed for divorce, you understood that it would disrupt your kids’ lives but were determined to help make the transition as smooth as possible. Achieving a fair and agreeable child custody plan was one of your primary goals. Now, some time has passed, and…
LGBTQ+ couples are in a unique position. Today, they have the same rights as any other couple due to monumental Supreme Court rulings. However, the recognized rights raise questions in other areas of family law, especially between divorced parents. The unique state of parental rights for LGBTQ families There are many ways to build your family, regardless of your relationship,…