Child custody in a divorce is often portrayed as an adversarial affair where parents fight to get as much time with their children as possible. While it can be like that, it doesn’t have to be, and it’s usually better if it is not. A more even custody split is...
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Co-parenting strategies for special needs children in Washington
Children with special needs are children first. However, they do need extra care and attention to reach their full potential. This might have been a little easier when you were together or married in Washington, but now that you are divorced or separated, co-parenting...
Making custody work for the whole family
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...
Can your child choose which parent to live with?
You have built your close relationship with your child since the day they were born. This may lead you to wonder how much that relationship and your child’s opinion will matter when the court determines a custody arrangement. Some parents even indulge their child in...
Divorce and joint custody benefits for fathers in Washington
Experiencing a divorce is often one of the most challenging events from which a family can emerge. And even though you and your ex-spouse are no longer together, that does not lessen the impact you can have on your children. If you are looking to understand better how...
Can remarriage lead to child support modifications?
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...
How to meet a child’s needs after a divorce
Parents in Washington and around the country will in almost every case be granted custody rights to their children after a divorce. Even if they are not awarded physical custody of a son or daughter, they will still be given the opportunity to spend time with their...
What to do during a custody battle
Divorce is difficult enough, but when there are children involved, it can be even harder. Washington parents want the best for their children which makes it harder to decide where the children will live. When you are seeking custody of your children, there are some...
Can you change your child support?
If you've undergone a divorce in the state of Washington, you know that negotiations over child custody can be difficult. It may seem like it took forever to get to the agreement that you're at right now regarding child custody and child support. However, life...
Speaking to children about divorce can help them cope
Getting a divorce can be an extremely difficult process for a couple. It can be very difficult for a couple to realize that their marriage is coming to an end, but it can be even more difficult for the children in the family. Children will soon have to get used to the...