You know that the decision to end your marriage will impact your entire family, including your children. The changes brought by divorce are sure to affect the kids, perhaps most of all, which is why many Washington parents take intentional steps to make sure they...
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Child Custody & Visitation
Changing ideas about child custody and your divorce
In the past, Washington courts tended to give preference to the mother when deciding which parent should have the children after a divorce. There was an assumption that the mother would provide the children with the highest quality of care, and dads would often...
What issues will you face during a contested divorce?
The end of a marriage is a complex process, and it can be even more difficult when you and the other party are unable to negotiate terms on your settlement. If there are significant disputes remaining, and you are facing a contested divorce, it may be in your...
What happens if you just separate instead of divorce?
Divorce vs. Legal Separation As you consider divorce and its potential implications for your life, you may not want a divorce, but also may not want to remain in living together. Many Washington couples choose to file a Petition for Legal Separation instead, giving...
Can I get legal custody of my grandchildren?
Being a grandparent can be a joyous time in your life. You may envision an exciting future of playdates and adventures from the moment they are born. There are many reasons you may need to step in and provide care for your grandchildren. Whether you have a child...
How can you ensure that your co-parenting plan will work?
As a parent, one of your main concerns is to protect the best interests of your children during your divorce. You understand this process will change virtually every aspect of your child’s life, which is why you invest in making sure that your co-parenting plan is...
Which factors determine the best interests of the child?
Child custody is one of the most complicated issues for divorcing parents, especially when both wish to retain an active and involved role in the life of their children. In many cases, parents are able to agree to the terms of a custody and visitation order that...
Is malicious parent syndrome affecting your family?
Child custody is one of the most complex issues Washington parents will face during a divorce. The difficulty does not end simply because the divorce is final, and you may find that you and the other parent continue to struggle with communication and meeting the...
Pursuing the right type of child custody
Child custody is one of the most difficult and complex issues in any divorce. It is never easy for two parents to decide what will happen with their children or how they will share time with the youngest members of the family, but it is for their benefit that parents...
How difficult is it to change your child custody order?
Divorce will bring many changes in your life, and it is likely you will continue to experience changes well after your divorce is final. There are times when changes in your circumstances can affect your ability to adhere to the terms of your current custody order,...