Having a family is something many Washington residents aspire to and cherish. However, divorce happens, especially if your former spouse is a narcissist. Is it possible to co-parent with such a person? Co-parenting with a narcissist is challenging Co-parenting always...
Figuring out the ideal custody arrangement for the whole family after a divorce can be a complicated matter. Parents in Washington, however, can achieve a custody arrangement that works for all the members of the family and that helps them move forward with their...
As a part of their divorce, Washington parents need to adopt a co-parenting plan. Although many people opt for plans that include alternating weeks, they may not be ideal. There are reasons to avoid this type of arrangement. The problem with alternating weeks...
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...
On average, the divorce rate in the United States is lowering. With that said, many older adults throughout Washington and the rest of the nation are divorcing at a higher rate. If you're over 50 and divorce is on the horizon, it's easy to make a few missteps....
If you share a child with a former partner, you will share the responsibility of raising that child after a divorce or separation. Even if you don't have custody of your son or daughter, Washington law will likely grant visitation rights. The extent of your rights...
During the divorce process, one of the most important assets is the marital home. Because of that, it's important to ensure you have an appraisal for this Washington property. An appraisal lets a divorcing couple know how much the home they shared is worth. To solve...
Research has shown that social media can have a negative impact on romantic relationships. Using social media can also be problematic if you have filed for divorce, and this may be especially true if you are seeking custody of a child. Anything that you post can be...
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...
