It can feel like a punch to the gut when your child’s other parent files a child custody modification request. After all, if they had their way, the time you get to spend with your child would be limited, and it may even be restricted to occurring on a supervised...
Some divorcing couples in Washington assume that they can handle the process of marital dissolution on their own. They tried to negotiate their own arrangements for property division. They may also try to settle matters related to parental rights and responsibilities...
Going through a divorce can lead to some significant changes, and one of the major points that couples have to address is often what to do with their home. If they own the home together, then it is marital property, so they must do something with it as it goes through...
The way that spouses treat each other can lead to a healthy, happy relationship or slowly destroy the dynamic between them. Marriages, like any long-term relationship, require trust and goodwill on the part of both parties. When one spouse lies or demonstrates a lack...
One thing that commonly makes divorces conflict-ridden, longer and more expensive is when one spouse doesn’t want it. What can make things even worse is when that spouse feels like they were blindsided by the divorce. If they believe there was no opportunity to...
Divorce can be a challenging experience for children, but Washington parents can take practical steps to ease their children’s emotional stress. Combining legal guidance with thoughtful parenting strategies helps kids adjust positively during this transition....
It can be difficult for people who divorce to work together to raise children. Most parents can set aside their differences to focus on what might be best for their shared progeny. Some parents simply cannot put their children first. Even after a divorce, they may...
Adultery is one of the most common reasons that people decide to file for divorce. Whether one spouse had a one-night stand or engaged in a protracted extramarital affair with a co-worker, the other spouse is unlikely to feel secure in the relationship after the...
Getting married can feel a lot like starting a new business. You're excited, hopeful and unsure of what lies ahead. But just as your business needs protection, so do marriages. Things change—sometimes in ways we never expect. While nobody walks down the aisle thinking...
Life is full of ups and downs, twists and turns. One day you're cruising along, and the next, everything changes. You get a new job, your child's needs change or your family grows. However, one thing that doesn't automatically adjust to these changes is your child...
