You have a very special relationship with your grandchildren. You love them, support them and you try to maintain an active role in their lives. In some cases, you may feel like it is your duty to take care of them all of the time, and that may mean trying to seek...
Month: May 2020
Issues that may lead to divorce in Washington and beyond
When two people in Washington decide to get married, they undoubtedly expect their relationship to last a lifetime. While the overall divorce rate has declined in the United States in recent years, there are numerous issues that are often key factors in decisions to...
The warning signs of parental abduction
You've heard of bitter divorces, but absolutely nothing prepared you for how bad your own divorce would be. Your spouse's reaction was unlike anything you'd ever seen before. At this point, you're no longer sure you ever knew your spouse at all -- and you definitely...
What you need to know about relocation after divorce
If you're a parent who is preparing for divorce, there are several Washington laws that may have significant impact on your child custody agreement. For instance, have you thought about relocation? It's never a good idea to assume that you can pick up and go where you...
Can your spouse really take everything in a divorce?
You never expected your spouse to turn so vicious during your divorce. They're threatening to take everything and leave you destitute.Embittered spouses make all kinds of threats, but actually following through on those threats isn't as easy as it sounds. Here's...
Should you consider divorce mediation?
Divorce is a difficult and emotionally challenging process. Even when two parties are amicable, it is not easy to resolve disputes and come to a reasonable agreement. You may want to avoid court, yet you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse may still have certain issues to...
Military divorce: Special rules may apply
In many ways, military families are just like civilian families. In some ways, however, service members, their spouses and children often face particular challenges that arise because of deployment, relocation or other military issues that the average civilian family...
What custody interference is
Not all relationships and marriages end on good terms. Former couples may continue to have disagreements with each other even after their relationship has ended. The hostilities may be particularly elevated if kids are involved. This may especially be the case if one...
The Effects of Stay at Home Orders on Court Ordered Parenting Plans
There has been much discussion in the community about what the stay at home orders mean for people trying to adhere to parenting plans. Governor Inslee has said that the stay at home orders are not meant to interfere with following court ordered parenting plans....
How are pet issues resolved in a Washington divorce?
It is not at all unusual for Washington married couples to encounter challenges in their relationships that they do not feel they can overcome. In such situations, filing for divorce is a common solution. Doing so typically prompts a decision-making process, involving...