While you and your spouse were married, you may have had conflicts over where your child should go to school. Perhaps the two of you were looking for a different type of environment, a different learning system or just a different type of school altogether. For...
Custody arrangements in Washington are detailed in a court-approved parenting plan. While these plans are designed to be stable, they are not necessarily permanent. In certain cases, parents may request a modification. When can a parenting plan be changed? Changes...
Typically, when parents divide custody of their children during a divorce, the children will stay together. For instance, say that a couple has two children who are six and eight years old. They decide to exchange physical custody every other week. This means that...
Child custody cases can be complex because every family is unique. However, in custody cases in Washington state, one factor takes priority- the best interests of the child. The key considerations regarding the best interests of the child are outlined in Washington...
Stepparents often grow incredibly close with their stepchildren. Particularly when they do not have children of their own or when their children bond with their stepchildren, stepparents may expect to have a lifelong relationship with their stepchildren. The younger...
Child support is an integral part of ensuring a child's well-being and meeting their financial needs. Sometimes, a child custody order may need modifying to better serve the child’s evolving needs and circumstances. The major reason a court may consider modifying a...
The holidays are a busy time for most families. The challenges of the season can increase when parents aren’t in a relationship any longer. Dealing with holiday-related schedules and needs when you’re co-parenting doesn’t have to be as hard as you may think. One of...
One issue that the family court in Washington state has to address is child custody. Custody cases often arise out of divorce, but they can also occur for other reasons, such as a parent establishing paternity. Generally, one parent is awarded physical custody and...
Child custody orders outline how you share parental responsibilities and time with your children as co-parents. This includes visitation schedules, decision-making authority and ways to resolve disputes. However, circumstances may change over time, and you could...
Parents who have to split up time with their children have to make major adjustments to their parenting style and daily lives. Many adults struggle with depression when they can't see their children or anxiety over what they may experience while they are with their...
