Family Law

Substance abuse continues to be a problem across our state and our country. While drug and alcohol use certainly has ramifications for those who are addicted, it can also have a profound impact on children who are exposed to it. If that concerns you because your child...

The end of a marriage is an emotional experience, but the divorce process itself is largely one of technical details and arguing over money. Of course, these arguments themselves can get quite emotional. The division of property is the most time-consuming, complicated...

When a King County area couple gets engaged, they are filled with excitement and anticipation for their upcoming nuptials. Wedding planning is something that couples enjoy and can take years. There are venues to visit, dresses to try on, and honeymoons to plan. Amid...

The process of getting divorced in Washington is a lot like going on a wild roller coaster ride. Unfortunately, this type of family law proceeding can leave a person feeling helpless and as though his or her life is spinning out of control. However, a couple of...

When a couple marries, neither spouse thinks divorce will ever happen to them. Unfortunately, many couples do find themselves dealing with the end of their relationship at some point and turn to a family law attorney to help them with the difficult process of...

The process of getting divorced can happen to adults of all ages in Washington. However, research shows that divorce is becoming even more prevalent among older couples versus younger people. Senior citizens are increasingly choosing to go to family law...

Most Washington couples in the process of dissolving their marriage, and people who have been through the divorce process, know that the division of assets often contributes to the stress felt at this time. It seems more and more married couples, particularly...

Many Washington residents probably think of the typical divorcing couple as young to perhaps middle-aged, but these days, more older people are deciding to end their marriages. In fact, reportedly, the divorce rate of people over 50 is on the rise, even while the...

Winter is nearly over, and with spring on the horizon, parents are thinking of all the fun things they can do with their young children when warmer weather returns. Spending time with one's children is certainly important, but a person needs to be aware that, in...

When facing the end of a marriage, parents in Washington and across the nation may have concerns over how the process might affect their children. With a variety of topics to address concerning child custody, preparing for negotiations might seem somewhat stressful...