Serving South King County and the Surrounding Areas.
It is natural for people to want to take care of their loved ones. An integral part of that is having an estate plan that details how the person – known as the testator – doles out their property after death. In most instances, a spouse or domestic partner will be in...
When a couple decides to divorce or separate and they have children in common, they may need a parenting plan. A parenting plan is a legal document that outlines their rights and responsibilities related to child custody and visitation. Purpose A parenting plan may...
Going through the custody process is rarely easy. You and your co-parent both want the best for your child, but sometimes you have different ideas about what that means. Custody agreements in Washington are referred to as parenting plans, with the end result being a...
Infidelity can drive a knife through the heart of a marriage and ultimately cause its demise. The faithful spouse likely feels deceived by the unfaithful spouse and there is generally a great deal of pain and anger under such circumstances. The issue of alimony, also...
Many states have laws surrounding presumptive paternity. Presumptive paternity in these states, like Washington, means children born under an existing marriage or registered partnership have a presumptive father: the husband. Where does that leave unmarried fathers,...
\Child support serves an important purpose in Washington. If you are the parent with primary custody after a divorce or separation, you most likely need the financial assistance child support provides to meet the needs of your child. There are many different factors...
Divorce is a difficult process, especially when children are involved. For Washington State couples who are ending their marriage and moving on, one of the most common and contentious topics for dispute is how the children will be situated. Child custody can be...
In most divorce cases, there are a lot of emotions tied up in the process. This is understandable, but it can also make it difficult to untangle assets when there’s a lot of sentimental value attached. This is often the case with the family home. If you need a place...
Like many other states, Washington has provisions in its law that are supposed to protect victims of domestic violence and abuse in child custody and parenting time disputes. The goal is to avoid a situation where a parent has to choose between her child and staying...
When a relationship ends, especially one that has lasted for years with children, it is easy to devolve into contentious divorce litigation. However, this is a mistake to avoid. The goal, at the outset, should be to make the divorce process as amicable as humanly...
