In a "'best case" divorce scenario, both parents are friendly and amicable with one another, sharing parenting responsibilities and acting in their child's best interest. Unfortunately, many divorces are not amicable, and parental alienation can result. What is...
Family Law
Decree of validity for a marriage occurring prior to divorce in another marriage
This blog discusses the law and procedure to obtain a court order declaring the validity of a marriage that was mistakenly entered into prior to the termination of another marriage. A decree of validity of marriage may resolve immigration issues that could arise in a...
Stalking as a form of domestic violence in Washington state
Domestic violence is defined in Washington State to include any form of violence, words or actions that convey a threat, blocking, stalking and cyberstalking. This Legal Guide discusses the concept of stalking as a form of domestic violence. Other forms of DV are...
There is no right to a jury trial in termination of parental rights cases
The constitutional right to a jury trial does not apply to all cases Most people know that there is a federal constitutional right to a jury trial. This right universally applies to all criminal cases, and most civil cases like personal injury, contract disputes, and...
Contempt of court
Contempt of court defined Contempt of court is defined as intentional disobedience of a lawful court order. RCW 7.21.010(1)(b). "'Punishment for contempt of court is within the sound discretion of the judge so ruling." Schuster v. Schuster, 90 Wn.2d 626, 630, 585 P.2d...
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