When a couple divorces, alimony may be a part of the settlement agreement. Alimony is (usually) meant to offer a financial cushion to the lower-earning spouse, helping to ensure they can maintain a reasonable standard of living after the marriage ends. However, life...
When your life changes, you may be unable to pay the required child support. However, you can't stop making payments or reduce the amount without opening a case with the Division of Child Support (DCS). If your child support is based on a court order, you will...
The Washington family law system is complex and can be intimidating. This can be especially true when you receive a motion from the opposing party. What is a family law motion? A family law motion is a legal document filed with the court requesting a change in your...
Child support needs in Washington State can change with growing children's needs and parents' circumstances. Therefore, Washington State allows for the modification of child support orders to accommodate the prevailing conditions. Grounds on which the courts allow for...
Washington is one of the states that follow the equitable distribution doctrine when it comes to divorce. This means that the assets and liabilities of the marriage are divided fairly between both spouses, regardless of who earned more money or who made more financial...
Sometimes, divorced parents in Washington might have to request modifications to their original child support order. Some of those changes can be made when there hasn’t been a change in circumstances. Why would child support modifications be needed? Usually, parents...
When it becomes necessary to raise objections regarding the relocation of a child, it's often a difficult yet essential process. This is what allows Washington parents and guardians to do what's best for the children in the situation, guaranteeing that they'll be in...
Many couples in Washington end up getting divorced. Child custody is a big issue with many families. While many custody orders stay intact for a long time after being issued, there are times when modification might be needed. There are several reasons why you might...
As life moves forward for a divorced parent in Washington, a new partner might enter their life, and they eventually choose to remarry. Since the situation has changed, they might wonder if entering a new marriage will result in modifications to the child support...
