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...
Month: November 2019
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...