Divorce is often an emotionally taxing time. But when you and your ex have kids together, they may have to split their time between you and their other parent. The prospect of only seeing your kids every few days – or weeks – can be devastating. Although a visitation...
Helping an only child cope with divorce
On Behalf of Lutz & Associates, P.S. | Jun 7, 2022 | Child Custody, Divorce
Helping your child cope with divorce can be challenging, especially if they don’t have siblings. What’s so different about divorce for an only child? For one thing, the child doesn’t have other kids in the same household with whom to share feelings or have private...
Should you try a “nesting” divorce?
On Behalf of Lutz & Associates, P.S. | May 24, 2022 | Child Custody
When you get divorced, your children may have trouble adapting to switching between two households. Moving between two homes can be disruptive for your children’s social lives and emotional well-being. Some families try a unique strategy calling a “nesting” divorce at...
How does my custody agreement affect my ability to go on vacation with my kids?
On Behalf of Lutz & Associates, P.S. | May 20, 2022 | Child Custody
With summer vacation just around the corner, you may want to make plans to travel with your children. However, if you have shared custody with your ex, there are some additional complicating factors you’ll want to be sure to consider. Follow the custody agreement...
Can my demanding career be a hindrance in gaining custody of my children?
On Behalf of Lutz & Associates, P.S. | May 11, 2022 | Child Custody
These days, it’s not uncommon for both parents in a household to have their own careers. However, not all jobs allow you the same amount of flexibility and free time to spend with your kids. You may work 24-hour shifts in an emergency room or work night shifts as a...
Tips to avoid summer break issues for divorced parents
On Behalf of Lutz & Associates, P.S. | May 5, 2022 | Child Custody
Divorced parents must actively manage their success when facing a child’s summer break from school. No matter the age of the child or the years post-divorce, parents must take an active role when preparing for lengthy school breaks rather than simply reacting to...
Post-divorce: how to make your child feel happy in two homes
On Behalf of Roger Schweinler | Apr 14, 2022 | Child Custody
When your child starts splitting their time between two homes following a divorce, it can lead to challenges, confusion and negative emotions. Fortunately, there are some strategies that can help make this process easier – and even fun – for your child, by giving them...
What is required to obtain a child custody order modification?
On Behalf of Lutz & Associates, P.S. | Apr 8, 2022 | Child Custody
When child custody agreements are either reached by a couple during divorce proceedings or issued by a judge during the process, the idea is that the order represents the best situation for the children at that time. Circumstances can change, though, and divorced...
What happens when coparents disagree about vaccination?
On Behalf of Sarah Wright | Apr 5, 2022 | Child Custody
Vaccination has become a hot topic over the past year. Washington state has long required children to receive certain immunizations in order to attend school or childcare. The state also allows certain medical and religious exemptions from vaccination. In addition,...
Do rapists have parental rights in Washington state?
On Behalf of Andrew Voelker | Mar 16, 2022 | Child Custody
For a woman who gives birth to a child conceived out of rape, the idea of having to give child custody or visitation rights to her attacker might seem unthinkable. But in some parts of the U.S., that’s exactly what can happen. The laws surrounding paternal rights for...
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