Even though the Seattle area has some of the country's best public schools, there are dozens of excellent private academies in and around the city. These private schools are not exactly cheap, however. In fact, according to Private School Review, the average cost of...
As a parent, the care of your children is one of your paramount concerns. Naturally, though, neither you nor your children's other parent can be with the kids at all times. This means you eventually must entrust your children's well-being to a daycare service, nanny...
Washington allows couples who commit themselves to a relationship long enough to divide property as if they were divorcing when they break up, despite lacking a marriage certificate. This depends on the exact circumstances of the relationship. If you find yourself at...
Child support negotiations can be one of the most contentious aspects of getting a divorce. Many factors go into how much a parent will pay for child support, including the income that each parent receives and the number of minor children there are living in the home....
Children may express a preference regarding which parent they want to live with after divorce. If so, does the court always agree? Under Washington State law, a family court judge should make decisions based on what is in children's best interest. According to those...
If you owe back child support or worry that your financial circumstances will cause you to fall behind in the near future, it is critical to go over the various penalties that you could face due to missing payments. Some non-custodial parents who owe support do not...
Divorce filings are usually a matter of public record. This can be problematic if you want a discreet divorce. Mediation can help you maintain your privacy during a divorce. Privacy benefits of mediation Mediation allows a divorcing couple to meet privately with a...
The traditional family pictures of years gone by have evolved, and sometimes couples have children outside of wedlock. In such families, the state does not make any presumption as to the child’s parentage, as is the case when married couples welcome children into...
You might worry about your bank account as soon as you begin divorce proceedings. The state of Washington is one of several states that equally divide up marital property. This means that even if you deposited less than half of the money into a jointly owned account,...
Child support is complicated, but self-employment makes the calculations even more difficult. If you work for yourself, income is not always consistent or guaranteed. On the other hand, if your ex-spouse is self-employed, they might try to hide income from you....
