Many divorced couples in Washington will often still have several years (even decades) of life ahead of them. These years will inevitably bring with them new opportunities, one of which may be the chance for one of them to relocate to a new area. Moving after a...
Everett Family Law Blog
How can you keep an amicable relationship with your ex-spouse?
When a relationship ends, it does not have to be the end of you and your ex-partner as friends. Relationships can transform, but only if you and your ex want it to happen. In some divorces, partners may not have a salvageable relationship. Sometimes it is better to...
4 financial steps to prepare for divorce
When you are in the midst of emotional turmoil from a divorce, it may be difficult to think about finances. However, this is something that requires some careful consideration. The budget that you and your spouse used in the past now has to support two households,...
Does child support stop after the non-custodial parent’s death?
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 6.8 million custodial parents receive financial support from non-custodial parents. These payments are necessary for parents to afford the expenses of raising children. If the non-custodial parent dies, these support payments might...
Dealing with parenting plan violations
If you have a parenting plan and your child's other parent refuses to respect the terms of the agreement, you need to immediately go over your options. Whether a parenting plan was set up when you ended your marriage or you or your child's other parent filed a...
Washington parenting functions to consider during mediation
Mediation over child custody is a delicate task, whether it is during the divorce proceedings or comes years later when your or your child's situation changes. In these cases, it is important to brush up on the specific statutes in Washington law when discussing what...
Can child support orders be modified?
Regardless of their marital status, both parents must care for their children emotionally. Both parents must also provide financing to ensure the child has what they need to thrive. And when one parent has sole physical custody, the other must pay child support. The...
What makes an unfit parent unfit?
Judges usually award joint custody unless there is a reason not to. The courts consider several factors when determining the custody arrangement that is in the best interest of the child. A judge may deny a parent who is unfit custody or visitation. What makes a...
Is your spouse hiding assets digitally?
The influx of digital frontier expansion has created waves in almost every single aspect of life for citizens in the country. This goes for everything from how people work to how they socialize. It even goes for how people attempt to hide assets when going through a...
Can a child understand talk about divorce?
When preparing to enter a divorce arrangement with your co-parent, you likely have many questions about your kids. When do you tell them about the divorce? How should you break the news? And how much will your child even understand? It is important to go over these...