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What to Know About Cohabitation Agreements for Unmarried Couples

Couples who intend to spend their lives together but don’t want to marry should consider a cohabitation agreement. These agreements are similar to marriage contracts and prenuptials. They outline the rights and responsibilities of both people during the relationship, and provide guidelines for separation. As is the case with all legal documents, it’s wise to have a lawyer draft or…

A Guide to Adoption in Washington State

Every child deserves a stable, loving home. In the state of Washington, adults may adopt people of any age to make these special relationships legal and official. For the safety of adopted children, and the stability of family units, adoption is a lengthy process of petitions, approvals, and hearings. Further, there’s always the chance for obstacles and disputes. Let’s explore…

What does it mean to be a top-rated family law attorney?

There are many ways to choose which attorney will handle your family law issue. The first thing you can do is ask your friends. But if no one around you has any experience with divorce or adoption, there are other options. Since you’re reading this blog, you’re already familiar with using the internet to get information. However, there’s a great…

A Washington prenuptial agreement now may help you later

Perhaps one of your Washington friends has told you that anyone who asks you sign a contract before getting married must not really trust you. Or, maybe you’ve always thought of such things as highly unromantic. You might be surprised to learn, then, that many couple say that signing a prenuptial agreement before their wedding day actually strengthened their relationship.…

How do you get an annulment in Washington State?

To get your marriage annulled in Washington, you must petition the court to dissolve the marriage. Pursuing an annulment is far from certain because the court will only grant an annulment in certain circumstances. What kinds of couples are “eligible” for an annulment? Washington law reserves annulments for specific situations involving “prohibited marriages.” These marriages include: Those between people more closely related…

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 can reverberate in certain ways that can be difficult to resolve. LGBTQ+ couples face family law issues with many uncertainties, and we at Envision Family Law want to serve as a resource. Below are answers to…

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, there are times when family law must move quickly for the sake of safety, and that is where emergency actions come in. Envision Family Law has a long history of providing efficient guidance to people in…

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 could be just what you wanted or not. Any trial, in any courtroom, is an experience in procedure and argument, but things may not always go as smoothly as you planned. At Envision Family Law, we’ve…

FAQ On Family Law Mediation

Family law mediation is one way to resolve a divorce or custody issue without becoming involved in a significantly bitter, disruptive dispute. Mediation isn’t a middle way, it’s a part of alternative dispute resolution, and if you believe you’d like to pursue it, we have compiled some answers to many of our client’s most pressing questions. What are the advantages…

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