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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

One of the big challenges divorcing couples can face is navigating the troubled waters of their children’s emotions and opinions about the divorce. It can be particularly difficult for parents to deal with situations where their children have preferences about which...

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...