If you and your spouse file for divorce in Washington, there are several laws that govern how you must handle parenting issues. Depending on the details of your custody agreement, there may be restrictions on where you and your spouse may live. If you are the person...
Relocation
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...
Avoid custodial interference issues when relocating out of state
After Washington parents divorce, the relocation of one parent to another state is often an issue. This is particularly true if the parent with primary custody plans to take the children with him or her. The parent not moving must take action if they do not accept the...
Reviewing reasons for relocating after divorce
Couples break up for countless reasons, and it is important to remember how the circumstances surrounding divorce vary from one case to another. Some couples have many kids together and struggle with custody matters, while others may be childless but could face...
Long-distance parenting and your parenting plan
Moving away from your child may be heart-wrenching, even though it is necessary. However, leaving Washington does not mean leaving your child's life. At , our legal team often helps parents who are relocating to craft a parenting plan that...
Relocation may be a sticking point in divorce
Child custody agreements may be difficult to work out for Washington couples going through a divorce, but these issues are often compounded when one or both parents plan to relocate. Divorce often means starting a new life, and this may mean moving in order to take...
Finding the courage to relocate with your child
Parental relocation can certainly be challenging and we have written blog entries about various legal matters that may arise from relocation. Often times, parental relocation comes with the benefits of new work opportunities and a fresh start. However, it is also...
Parental relocation and back-to-school season
For many parents, it's almost that time of year again. The season when kids return to school, which can bring a number of stressors (such as buying clothes for school or supplies) and necessitate revisions to an entire family's routine. For some, this year's...
Talking to your child about post-divorce relocation
As a parent, you likely have many different challenges to work through in the wake of your divorce. Or, perhaps you are in the early stages of the process and are thinking about how splitting up with your spouse could affect your life. Either way, there are many...
Should you relocate after divorce?
Since your Washington divorce, you may have struggled to make ends meet in a location that was only affordable with two incomes. While your current job and prospects in the area limit you, there are opportunities in other states that would greatly improve the quality...