The path through divorce proceedings is a winding and complex one. Disagreements over property, retirement funds and sentimental items can lead many people to do or say things they wouldn't have in less stressful situations. When child custody enters into the mix,...

Let’s face it: most marriages don’t end on good terms. You and your ex may have deep-rooted resentment towards one another and no desire to be involved in each other’s lives. However, if you have children together, severing all ties is unfortunately not an option. A...

Back to school is usually a time when you and your co-parent need to work together to organize every aspect of your child’s schedule – from school pick-ups to soccer games to music recitals. But this year, back to school is looking considerably different for many...

The most popular variety of custody arrangement after a divorce is joint custody – where co-parents share child-raising responsibilities, and the child splits their time between both parents’ homes. This is because children tend to do best with both parents involved...

Just getting through your divorce was hard enough. What happens if your former spouse isn’t following the custody agreement that the judge came up with? You don’t want to lose any time with your children now that you see them less. You have options to set things right...

As a grandparent, you have two generations of loved ones whom you care for and are protective over. While it's likely that you care for your children very much, it may not always be the case that you approve of their choice of partner or of their parenting. You may...

Divorce is becoming increasingly common. In the U.S. alone, more than 1 million couples file for divorce each year. The state of Washington has the 15th highest divorce rate in the country. Divorce is a turbulent time for families – especially when kids are involved....

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...

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...