Family Law

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...

When parents in Kent decide to divorce, the decisions they make regarding their post-divorce future affect not only them but also their child. Children go through enough emotionally when their parents divorce; they should not be subjected to undue stress after the...

When parents in Washington divorce, they may be able to work out a parenting plan between themselves. This may be preferrable to a trial, as the parents will have more say in what goes into the parenting plan if they negotiate the terms of the plan itself. There are...

If you have an upcoming divorce, you are no doubt thinking about how the court will divide your assets. Like most Americans, your retirement account is probably one of your most valuable assets, and you might wonder whether half of it will go to your spouse or whether...

During divorces there are many different ways that couples in Washington need to separate their lives. They will physically separate their residences and each begin living in different homes. People will also need to separate their possessions. This includes bank...