May, 2025 | Lutz & Associates, P.S.

What happens when parents disagree on child-rearing decisions?

On Behalf of Lutz & Associates, P.S. | May 23, 2025 | Child Custody

In theory, all parents in Washington have the same basic rights. The law makes it clear that the family courts should not extend preferential consideration to one parent over the other. Instead, there is a presumption that parents should share custody, control and...

Can one spouse prevent a divorce by ignoring service?

On Behalf of Lutz & Associates, P.S. | May 21, 2025 | Divorce

Spouses going through divorce often disagree about almost everything. In some cases, they may even disagree about whether or not the divorce is necessary. One spouse may choose to file, but the other may object to that decision. The person filing may worry about the...

Do you know how to defend against a custody modification request?

On Behalf of Lutz & Associates, P.S. | May 20, 2025 | Child Custody

It can feel like a punch to the gut when your child’s other parent files a child custody modification request. After all, if they had their way, the time you get to spend with your child would be limited, and it may even be restricted to occurring on a supervised...

Why should couples set a valuation date for property division?

On Behalf of Lutz & Associates, P.S. | May 13, 2025 | Property Division

Some divorcing couples in Washington assume that they can handle the process of marital dissolution on their own. They tried to negotiate their own arrangements for property division. They may also try to settle matters related to parental rights and responsibilities...

Why would you need to refinance your home in a divorce?

On Behalf of Lutz & Associates, P.S. | May 12, 2025 | Property Division

Going through a divorce can lead to some significant changes, and one of the major points that couples have to address is often what to do with their home. If they own the home together, then it is marital property, so they must do something with it as it goes through...