Everett Family Law Blog
Your child wants to live with the other parent. What now?
So far, you feel that you handle your child custody arrangement with grace and dignity. Your daughter recently expressed an interest in living with the other parent. How should you handle this? Our Family Wizard offers guidance that may help you. Understand how to...
How do you determine parental duties if you are not married?
Unmarried parents have some unique challenges. Sometimes, they are able to work together to overcome these outside of the court system. In many cases, however, the family might need some stronger rules in order to secure the interests of both parents. The law could...
What are some signs mediation could benefit you?
Planning for a divorce can be stressful if you are unsure what separation method works best for your needs and personality. Mediation is one way to focus on a smoother transition into your new life that emphasizes communication between you and your ex-spouse. Feeling...
How to establish paternity as an unmarried father
When you and the mother of your children are a married couple, the law presumes that you are the father of your children. You automatically have a legal relationship with them without you having to take any steps to confirm it. However, if you have never married the...
How do judges decide child support amounts?
As part of your divorce, you must share custody of the children you share with your soon-to-be-ex. You know you must pay child support, but you do not know how much. What factors affect child support amounts? Forbes explores the question in depth. Learn how to prepare...
Navigating the holidays after a divorce
Raising kids together after a divorce can bring about many challenges all year long. When the holiday season approaches, however, a new level of stress may be felt by parents and even by kids. Fortunately, there are steps moms and dads can take to help their children...
The dangers of financial infidelity
Infidelity in a marriage may take many forms, including lying about money. For many couples, financial infidelity can even lead to the irrevocable breakdown of the marriage. For others, it may arise from a planned or anticipated divorce. Regardless of the...
Temporary hardship and your child support obligations
If your job is temporarily on hold or you are unable to work for another reason, you may have a hard time paying child support. Even though you may expect to resume receiving a regular paycheck soon, simply not making child support payments is not an option. You need...
Do courts divide property after a “marriage-like” relationship?
Married or not, if you lived with someone for several years, and if you were in a committed relationship with him or her, you likely amassed a significant amount of property together. If your relationship ends, you may wonder what will become of that property. Must...
What are the advantages of divorce mediation?
If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, you may already be bracing for the upcoming court battle. Litigation is expensive, time-consuming and often contentious. If you are looking for a better option, you might consider mediation. Less stressful...
