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...
How can co-parents prepare for the school year?
Soon kids will head back to school, but there is a lot to worry about between pandemic restrictions and general school readiness. Those worries...
FAQs on Establishing Paternity
Paternity is one of the most delicate and disruptive points within family law. Whether it is an issue between two unmarried individuals or resulting...
When does the court grant sole custody?
If you file for divorce in a Washington family court, you must resolve numerous issues regarding property division and other matters in order to...
Child Custody FAQs
Every parent facing a divorce worries about what will happen next. Envision Family Law has come together to answer a few of the most...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Addiction and child custody: Are they incompatible?
If you are a parent who struggles with addiction to drugs or alcohol, your parenting has likely been adversely affected by your substance abuse....
Can a Parent Take a Child Out of the Country without the Consent of the Other Parent?
Family travel should be something you look forward to. Unfortunately, that excitement is significantly impacted by separation and divorce, especially travel out of the...