Gathering the necessary documentation for child custody should begin long before going into court. A judge should receive and have time to review the documents before the actual custody hearings, but parents who are separated and headed for divorce may want to start...
Month: May 2019
How to prepare before asking your spouse for a divorce
Many millennials marrying these days do not enter matrimony lightheartedly. Many of them saw their parents divorce, and they have taken active steps to avoid a similar fate. That is why adultery rates among millennials have decreased and why many of them have...
How can I co-parent when my ex is toxic?
Barring situations involving abuse or neglect, Washington courts prefer joint custody situations when couples divorce. While this is thought to be in the best interest of the child, it can be difficult, or even impossible, to deal with an ex you consider...
How income may affect the stability of a marriage
Washington couples may be more likely to stay together if their earnings are roughly equal. If a woman earns more money than her husband, the marriage may be particularly vulnerable. Various studies have looked at different attitudes about money and how it affects the...
When divorce involves a stay-at-home parent
For many families in Washington, the choice to have a parent stay at home with the kids may have seemed obvious. In many cases, the person who leaves work to raise the children at home is often the mother. This scenario reflects a number of beliefs, including the...
Key factors for a successful grandparent rights case
It is important for children to have positive adult figures in their lives. Many grandparents fill this role within the lives of their grandchildren.However, there are some unfortunate situations where a child's parents will not allow the grandparents to visit. Within...
What do the courts consider when faced with a relocation request?
If, after the finalization of your Washington divorce, you want to relocate out of state with your child, know that you have an uphill battle ahead of you. If you share custody of your child with your ex-spouse, the courts are likely to hesitate to disrupt your...
3 signs your marriage might end in divorce
According to U.S. News & World Report, for every 1,000 married people in Washington state, approximately 12.06 people will get divorced over the course of the year. That means divorce is a very real possibility for many married couples, which can be...
How stonewalling and other behaviors can lead to divorce
Divorce does not always happen because of issues such as infidelity or substance abuse. Over the long term, other issues that appear to be less serious can erode the foundation of a marriage and lead to divorce for couples in Washington. Certain behaviors can lead to...
Boy allegedly abducted from Spokane home by his father
When a couple enters into divorce proceedings in Federal Way, the hope is that they will be able to remain amicable towards each other throughout (as hostility may on serve to slow things down and add to the costs all sides incur). Yet certain elements of such...