Everett Family Law Blog
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...
Questions to ask yourself before your mediation session
Getting through your Washington divorce with as little conflict as possible may help you and your spouse to protect your children from emotional trauma and settle property division without going to court. Our team at Nunn Vhan & Lang, PLLC, often advises people...
How is child support determined in Washington?
If you are going through a divorce with children, it is possible that the court will issue a child support order. Child support payments are set up on the legal premise that parents have a duty to support their children. If the court determines that whoever ends up...
When children pick favorites during a divorce
From a child’s perspective, divorce can be a stressful time and there may be a number of questions they have. Divorce can also be very hard for parents, who may have many questions of their own. Sometimes, a child may decide to pick a favorite parent during the...
Making your kids a priority during divorce
From financial concerns such as property distribution and alimony to being worried about how one’s daily life will be impacted by divorce, there are a lot of different things that people worry about when they bring their marriage to an end. However, it is vital for...
Sleep loss and child custody concerns
Parents lose sleep for all sorts of reasons, whether their financial problems are becoming unmanageable after the loss of a job or they are dealing with stressors involving their children. Kids of all ages, from infants and toddlers to teenagers, may be facing a...
