As you and your child's other parent negotiate a fair child custody arrangement, it is important that you account for the tax implications that child custody has for the parent who retains primary custody as well as the parent who does not. While it is certainly not...

Yes. Mediation is often a peaceful and less costly option for drafting a parenting plan in Washington. Using this alternative dispute resolution process, parents who want to avoid a contentious custody dispute can also save time and money. Mediators can guide you and...

The holiday season is right around the corner, eagerly anticipated by many adults and especially children. However, it can be a time of dread for former spouses and partners when deciding on a holiday parenting schedule. For these Washington parents, a carefully...

Parenting isn’t easy when spouses are happily married, so it’s understandable when a separation or divorce leads to turmoil over custody and visitation matters. While the end of a marriage can lead to bitter or hurtful feelings between ex-spouses, both of you owe it...

The paternity of a child is not always clear cut. Sometimes a mother may be uncertain about who the biological father of her child is. In other cases, the mother may not wish to acknowledge the father – and the father may want to establish their parental rights to...

Co-parenting after a divorce is not always easy, and when back-to-school issues are thrown into the mix, it can become even more stressful. But there are ways to make things easier for parents and children – so stress levels are lower, and everyone can have a good...

If you are a parent who has been through a child custody dispute with your ex, you know the process is not easy. In addition, you may find yourself in another contentious custody situation if you ever need to move away with your child later down the line. American...

Some divorced parents have outlined a written parenting plan that includes provisions relating to custody and visitation for children of the marriage. However, many of these parenting plans only detail basic provisions and fail to include details about vacation...

Marriages struggle when conflicts between spouses go unresolved, often leading to divorce. Those negative feelings can linger long after a marriage is over. But, when children are involved, most parents strive to keep that conflict from causing significant harm to...