Strategic Approach, Optimistic Outcomes In Family Law
Over the last year, some political figures have called for the end of “no-fault” divorce. No-fault divorce is a standard across all states, and most divorces that happen each year fall into that category. Ending no-fault divorce would mean an upheaval to family law...
Same-sex marriage is still relatively new, which means that same-sex divorce is also a relatively recent legal process. As such, people often don't know what to expect in a same-sex divorce scenario. Especially when there are children involved, there may be concerns...
In recent years, the concept of family has evolved beyond the traditional nuclear model, with polyamorous family structures gaining acceptance. Polyamory involves engaging in multiple consensual, loving relationships simultaneously. In a family context, this might...
Each couple preparing for divorce in Washington has unique circumstances. Every household is different, and every family has specific issues to address. Some people eventually decide to divorce because of a spouse's mental health challenges. Perhaps a loved one's...
Deferred compensation can be a stumbling block for successful professionals preparing for divorce. Stock options or equity options give executives and other well-compensated employees a potential interest in the company that hires them. After meeting certain...
When you're divorced and have children, whether they are grown or young, if you want to see them on every holiday, you can. But you will have to do some work. Coordination with your ex for family dinners and holidays It's familiar territory to see a big family dinner...
Largely, the same thing that would happen to any piece of property: it would undergo the rigors of asset division. There are several factors that will determine how the intellectual property (IP) will weather the process, but intellectual property is still property...
The choice to homeschool your child is often a difficult one to make. It could be a cost-saving choice, such as homeschooling rather than paying for private school in the face of an underperforming public school system. It could be a personal choice, wanting a greater...
It often takes time and extensive negotiations to reach a custody arrangement when parents separate or divorce in Washington. Either the parents themselves or the courts invest significant time and energy into the creation of parenting arrangements that focus on the best interests of the children. Both parents then have an obligation to comply with the current custody order. Eventually,…
Parental kidnapping is when a parent takes their child to a new location permanently in spite of their custody agreement or visitation rights. Technically, there is no crime called “parental kidnapping” in Washington, but rather “custodial interference.” It’s important to understand the risk factors of parental kidnapping, as well as your recourse in Washington. How likely is parental kidnapping? For…