Child Custody

Child custody disputes are rarely simple, but when high-net-worth parents are involved, the process often becomes far more complicated. What might begin as an emotional and personal decision about a child’s upbringing can quickly turn into a complex legal matter...

Working together to raise children is a challenge for co-parents. They rely on the structure of a formal arrangement to ensure the protection of parental rights and a focus on the best interests of the children. Parents who need to share their parental rights and...

Parenting plans are the backbone of every child custody situation, so it’s critical that they contain terms that are best for the children. There are many things that can be included, some of which have to do with how parenting time is handled.  As part of the...

Sharing parental rights and responsibilities inspires a variety of challenges. Parents have to learn how to communicate effectively with one another. They have to abide by the parenting schedule, even when they feel dissatisfied with how much time they can spend with...

Military deployments can make it harder for parents and children to stay connected. Long absences and unpredictable routines can strain the relationship.  Despite this, there are simple and creative ways to maintain a strong bond, even from far away. Below are some...

Being a guardian is more than just a title. It is a legal duty to protect someone's well-being. If the court appoints you as a guardian for another person—child or adult—who cannot manage their affairs, the law expects you to care for them with honesty, fairness and...

Preparing to co-parent in the event of a crisis is one of the most important ways parents can protect their children’s emotional and physical well-being. While no one wants to imagine an emergency—such as a natural disaster, serious illness or civil unrest—having a...

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...

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...

It can be difficult for people who divorce to work together to raise children. Most parents can set aside their differences to focus on what might be best for their shared progeny. Some parents simply cannot put their children first. Even after a divorce, they may...