Child Custody

Divorce is tough, but when you are facing it with a child who has special needs, the journey becomes even more complex. One often overlooked aspect is how adaptive equipment and home modifications can impact your custody case. Let us explore this crucial topic. Two...

Agreeing to specific custody terms or completing the litigation process during divorce can help people establish a new routine. Parents become acclimated to regular custody exchanges and the division of parental rights and responsibilities. They know they need to...

Custody orders carry the full weight of the Washington family courts. Parents have a responsibility to their children to uphold the custody order so long as it remains in their best interests. Most divorced or separated parents diligently abide by the terms...

Divorce requires a series of difficult decisions. People have to make the choice to file initially, and then they have to address numerous practical matters. Most couples have property to divide, and many also have children who require support from their parents even...

In Washington, the courts use "parenting plans" rather than "child custody" to promote collaboration between parents after a separation. These plans focus on what's best for the child, covering essential areas like schooling, health and emotional support. The goal is...

Most scenarios where parents divorce or start living separately lead to shared custody or co-parenting. Both adults have regular overnight visits with the children and share parental authority. Such arrangements aren't always ideal or even possible. Maybe one parent...

It is typical for parents to have disputes over child custody matters, especially if they have contradicting opinions on how to raise their children. There are legal options to address high-conflict divorces and child custody scenarios. Still, these situations can go...

People who are going through a divorce likely don’t want to have to continue communicating with their ex when the divorce is finalized, but communication is likely going to remain necessary if they share children. Partially due to how uncomfortable it can be to...