How unmarried fathers can establish paternity in Washington
Parentage is the legal term for an adult's biological relationship with a child. When a man wants to establish his parentage, he may use the word paternity. Some men automatically [...]
What is a ‘De Facto Parent’ in Washington?
The term 'de facto' means 'in fact' or 'in reality,' and that's precisely what de facto parenting is about. A de facto parent is someone who has stepped into the [...]
Emergency Child Custody Faqs
When child custody is disputed, it can quickly lead to complicated legal situations. Fortunately, many custody disputes can be handled civilly. In some cases, though, emergency action is needed to [...]
Bird nesting can work for some Washington parents after an amicable divorce
When Washington parents with young children divorce, they often struggle with making decisions about where to live and what to do with the family home. Kids usually do well with [...]
How families look always changes, do Washington’s laws still work?
Over the decades, families have changed significantly in structure and makeup. Family law has, at times, struggled to keep up. In just the last ten years, gay marriage was nationally [...]
Can inherited property end up as community property in Washington?
Washington state typically considers inherited property as separate property. If one spouse inherits a home, it is not automatically deemed community property simply because it serves as the family home. [...]
3 things to know about divorce in the military when living in Washington
If you’re a parent who is a U.S. service member or are married to someone serving in the military in Washington, you no doubt understand how challenging it can be [...]
The deal on extracurriculars in post-divorce child support in Washington
Discussions on child support after a divorce don’t just cover the costs of food, clothing, shelter, education and healthcare. Other important expenses considered include travel, insurance and extracurricular activities. Some [...]
How can a forensics accountant help in a Washington divorce?
Washington operates under community property guidelines when a married couple decides to part ways. Spouses must split all marital assets and liabilities 50/50 as part of a settlement. This can [...]