Everett Family Law Blog
How does child support modification work?
When you get a divorce in Washington, there are two ways to establish child support: an administrative order and a court order. In both of these processes, the terms of the child support order use your current income and living situation to calculate the payment...
When can a judge override the standard child support calculation?
You may already know about the calculations that Washington has for child support. However, there are a number of reasons that a judge may deviate from the standard calculation. Here is what the Washington State Legislature has to say about standards for deviation...
Planning ahead for holiday visitation issues
With the holiday season quickly approaching, it, unfortunately, may bring visitation and parenting time issues with it if you are a divorced parent in Washington. You can, however, minimize these potential conflicts by planning with your former spouse and making sure...
Study: The benefits of joint custody
Going through a divorce is an overwhelming process, especially when there are children involved. Children are often unwilling participants of a marital separation. It can be extremely difficult for children to transition from a traditional family situation to a living...
Creating ownership agreements may simplify property division
At Nunn Vhan & Lang, PLLC, we understand how Washington State may view couples living together in the same manner as though they are legally married. Whether you are either married or cohabitating, the court may divide the assets and property acquired during your...
When does Washington’s presumption of parentage apply?
Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for the Washington courts to have to settle disputes regarding parentage before moving onto other issues, such as child custody and support. Some individuals contest parentage because they truly believe there is a valid reason to do...
Property division and divorce in Washington
Division of property is often one of the most emotionally frustrating aspects of getting a divorce. Many married couples end up sharing and merging both financial assets and personal belongings, and the longer a relationship has lasted, the harder it may become to...
Seeking custody as an unmarried parent in Washington
When an unmarried couple has a child together, each parent has an equal legal right to custody and parenting time unless the court determines otherwise. The couple can agree to a parenting plan about how to share time and custody or one parent can petition the court...
Can a divorce affect your physical health?
Every day in the media in Washington, there is another story of a famous couple breaking up or ending a marriage. It makes it start to seem as if divorce is normal and even something that is easy. The truth is that for the average citizen, divorce can be extremely...
Ways to help children adjust to living in two homes
When families in Washington are going through a divorce, emotions often run high and tension and fighting are common. Whether the divorce is amicable or tense, if there are children involved, there are important aspects that parents must remember. One is that they...
