Changes to Child Support Laws in Washington State
There has been a great deal of conversation regarding the recent changes to child support laws in Washington State. The recent changes, effective January...
What to Expect in Your Initial Divorce Consultation
What can you expect in your first consultation with a divorce lawyer? No one walks down the aisle imagining the day they’ll be meeting,...
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...
Community property laws in Washington and your retirement plans
During your marriage, you and your spouse probably had to start thinking about your retirement and the end of your lives. You probably engaged...
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...
Military Divorce: The 10-year rule and how it applies to you
Divorce cases can get more complex when one spouse is in the military. Dividing assets can be particularly confusing during military divorce. One of...
Should You Use The SCRA In Family Court?
I hear a lot of questions about how the Service Members Civil Relief Act (SCRA) can impact divorce proceedings or obligations relating to post-divorce...
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....
Your finances and divorce: Preparation is key
If divorce is on the horizon, don’t wait a single day to review your finances. Doing so will give you a clear idea of...
3 tips to help you talk to your kids about divorce
Making the decision to divorce is often very difficult. You probably agonized over it for months or even years, but now that you made...
How to communicate that you want to get a divorce
You may have arrived at your decision to divorce in secret. Perhaps you know that your spouse feels differently, and that he or she...
My ex is behind on child support: What are my options?
When your ex fails to pay the full amount of child support due, it’s important to report the issue to the court as soon...
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...
Family Holiday Schedule for Custody After Divorce
Holidays can be stressful enough on their own, and after divorce, they can be even more overwhelming. The stress of scheduling your children(s) time...
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