How to deal with debt when you get divorced

One of the many complicated issues arising during a divorce is how to deal with the debt that accrues during the course of the marriage. Paying off joint accounts or loans isn’t always as easy as splitting the debt down the middle, or “fairly and equitably” between...

Options for dividing a family business during divorce

Receiving a fair and equitable share of marital assets is one of the most vital considerations when going through a divorce. It can be a complicated process for high-asset couples, and it can get even trickier when a family-run business is part of the equation....

Guidelines for co-parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic

In late March, Gov. Jay Inslee issued a decree announcing that the state’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, does not change child custody arrangements and co-parenting plans for Washington families. Furthermore, the governor urged...

What is a Voluntary Placement Agreement?

There are instances when biological or adoptive parents are unable to provide the best care possible for their child. Many times, the best answer is for the child to be placed with foster parents or in a group home setting for a specific length of time. These...