Child custody proceedings can often become the most complex elements of divorce cases in Everett. Divorcing parents may often be at odds over their children's best interests, leading to what can become bitter disputes that can last for months (or even years). During...
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...
When does Washington’s presumption of parentage apply?
Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for the Washington courts to have to settle disputes regarding parentage before moving onto other issues, such as child custody and support. Some individuals contest parentage because they truly believe there is a valid reason to do...
Can a divorce affect your physical health?
Every day in the media in Washington, there is another story of a famous couple breaking up or ending a marriage. It makes it start to seem as if divorce is normal and even something that is easy. The truth is that for the average citizen, divorce can be extremely...
Ways to help children adjust to living in two homes
When families in Washington are going through a divorce, emotions often run high and tension and fighting are common. Whether the divorce is amicable or tense, if there are children involved, there are important aspects that parents must remember. One is that they...
When children pick favorites during a divorce
From a child’s perspective, divorce can be a stressful time and there may be a number of questions they have. Divorce can also be very hard for parents, who may have many questions of their own. Sometimes, a child may decide to pick a favorite parent during the...
Making your kids a priority during divorce
From financial concerns such as property distribution and alimony to being worried about how one’s daily life will be impacted by divorce, there are a lot of different things that people worry about when they bring their marriage to an end. However, it is vital for...
Could you have to legally divorce—even if you’re not married?
Some people live together, have children, buy property together for years but never marry. Often, they feel it’s just a piece of paper. Or maybe they’ve been married before and don’t want to go through divorce again. You might be surprised to learn...
Why is it best to mediate my Washington divorce?
When you hear about couples getting divorced, you often hear about couples who experienced a long, highly contested court battle. You rarely hear stories about amicable divorces where couples were able to end their marriages peacefully and walk away able to...
Taking a Long-Term View to Your Post-Divorce Lifestyle
We live in a dynamic society, where parents may encounter changes in their income, job schedules. Accordingly, family law advocacy must take a long-term view to the parties' lives during times of transition. An approach that provides flexibility, such as a mechanism...
