How to Modify Child Custody in Washington State

When divorcing or separating parents sit down to negotiate their parenting plan, they often do not know what the future may bring. One or both spouses may remarry, and there may be career changes or relocations. The children will grow, get involved in activities, and establish friendships and other...
December 31, 2023

What You Need to Know About Emergency Custody Orders

Child custody is one of the most difficult aspects of living apart from your co-parent. Differences of opinion over what is a healthy living environment for a child are common, but some of these differences can involve fundamental concerns over the child’s safety and well-being. In crisis situations...
October 31, 2023
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Who Gets to Keep the Friendships in a Divorce?

As people prepare for divorce, one of the things that gets overlooked is what will happen with their relationships outside of their marriage. Friendships, relationships with members of your extended family, and parents of your children’s friends can suffer as a result of your divorce. While this may...
September 29, 2023

Why Divorce Is Better Than Staying Married for the Kids’ Sake

We all know that couple who is staying together for the sake of their kids. It’s understandable - divorce can be very hard on kids and no one wants to introduce instability and uncertainty into their lives. Unfortunately, parents who offer this rationalization for staying in an unhealthy marriage ar...
August 31, 2023

6 Important Steps to Protect Yourself Financially While Divorcing

The financial ramifications of your divorce will be significant. There is the division of property, which applies not only to who gets to keep the house and other possessions but also who will be entitled to keep other financial assets and who will be obligated to pay the debts. Then there is paying...
July 28, 2023

Tips for Stay-at-Home Parents Getting Divorced

Getting a divorce can be overwhelming for anyone, but especially so for a stay-at-home parent. On the other side of your divorce often lies a return to the workforce, which means balancing your responsibilities to your children with your work commitments. Divorce raises a lot of questions and the an...
June 30, 2023
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Do I Need My Spouse’s Signature For A Divorce?

There is a common misconception that your spouse must agree to a divorce in order for it to proceed. While it certainly helps to have a spouse sign off on a divorce, in Washington you can still get divorced even if your spouse is uncooperative. That can happen in several different ways, depending on...
May 1, 2023
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How To Talk About Your Divorce with Friends and Family

It can be very hard to figure out how to talk about your divorce with the important people in your life. Breaking the news or ongoing conversations can have a very real effect on your relationships, depending on your approach. Some people may have an urge to shout it from the rooftops, while others...
April 10, 2023

Can I Get an Annulment in Washington

Annulments in Washington State Divorce and legal separation are the most common options that people choose for dissolving their marriages. However, there are situations where one or both spouses may decide to pursue an annulment, often for social or religious reasons. Unfortunately, annulments are...
April 3, 2023
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