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...
child custody
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...
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...
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...
What effect does parental alienation have on co-parenting?
Whether you went through a bitter divorce or opted for a friendlier end to your marriage, you and your ex-spouse have decided to share custody of your kids. As Psychology Today notes, this type of custody arrangement often helps children adjust to their post-divorce...
How can you deal with disagreements while co-parenting?
After navigating a divorce and a custody decision, you may feel as if you are at your limit for arguments and disagreements with your co-parent. Learning about how to handle those problems in a constructive and positive way can help relieve stress for you both. Keep...
Fathers’ relationships with daughters after a divorce
Divorce can harm the relationships between parents and their children. Children's relationships with their fathers are often particularly vulnerable. Research has shown that while all children's relationships with their fathers may suffer after a divorce, daughters'...
3 simple ways to prepare children for holidays with a co-parent
With the holidays quickly approaching, you may be looking forward to building memories with your kids. If you share custody of your children with a co-parent, however, you may have to shuffle the young ones in your family between two households. While your parenting...
Can an alienating parent lose custody?
When going through a divorce, it is not uncommon for tensions between both parties to rise. With children involved, the tensions often only increase, as parents feel like they have too much on the line to lose. Unfortunately, this can lead to parents making foolish...
What to know before signing an acknowledgment of paternity
Unlike when married couples have a child, the state does not assume paternity for children born to unwed couples. Therefore, unmarried men must act to legally establish themselves as their children’s fathers. One such path toward creating a legal parent-child...