Washington is one of the nine states with community property laws, which means that marital assets and debts will be divided equally by a divorce court judge unless the estranged spouses come to another agreement. In states with equitable distribution laws, judges...
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...
During a divorce, if one of the parties does not agree to some or all of the terms, it becomes a contested divorce. They also occur when only one spouse wants to call it quits. These divorces usually take longer to proceed through the Washington court system, so they...
Couples sometimes realize that they can no longer have a healthy relationship and mutually decide to divorce. There are times, however, in which one partner is ready to end the marriage even though the other wishes to stay married. While you may end your marriage in...
Spending time with your child is very important, not only for you but for your child too. When an ex’s family interferes with the custody schedule in Washington, it can be a difficult situation to navigate. While it may be tempting to make decisions out of anger or...
For many divorced dads in Washington state, the reality of no longer living in the same home with their children on a full-time basis presents a host of challenges and conflicting emotions. The good news is that by heeding some simple advice for navigating the new...
Divorce can impact every member of the family, but children often take it particularly hard. Parents in Washington can use these strategies to help their children get through their divorce. Be honest If you and your spouse have only just decided that you will be...
In cases where child custody is an issue, the age of the child or children involved may impact the schedule ordered by the court. Courts in Washington have wide discretion when it comes to determining custody, and the court will ultimately base any ruling on the best...
Sharing custody after the relationship between the parents has ended can be a challenging situation. Both adults might be ready to start new lives but as they continue to raise their children, they will need to communicate and be present in each other’s lives. If...
Sometimes, marriages are just not meant to last. Although some people in Washington believe they should stay in their marriage for various reasons, there are times when you should just cut your losses and get divorced. Bad marriages can harm you physically and...
