Custody & Parenting

There are many different types of custody arrangements and property division settlements that couples can negotiate. Typically, parents share custody by having the children travel back and forth between their homes. They either agree for one parent to retain the...

While every family's circumstances are different, the legal factors that determine custody rulings are similar. The central principle in all custody cases in Washington state is the child's best interests. There is no single definition of the child's best interests,...

However much you tell your children that Christmas and birthdays are not just about the gifts they receive, in most cases, the gifts will matter to them. Maybe your children can’t sleep for excitement as they wonder what they will unwrap on Christmas morning. Or...

People who are co-parenting have to make joint decisions often. This can be challenging, even in the best of circumstances, but it’s much more difficult when one parent is narcissistic.  Dealing with a narcissist means having to figure out how to work with a person...

The last few months of the year are filled with holidays that are widely celebrated in the United States. Each one of these is a potential point of contention for divorced parents because they may each have their own ideas about how those days should be handled with...

When going through child custody proceedings, allegations that you engaged in domestic violence could have a bearing on the outcome. While courts recognize that children need both parents, even amid challenges, they must still preserve the child's best interests....

Co-parenting after a separation or divorce can be endlessly complicated, and the school year always brings some predictable issues into play. Once the school year starts, it can help to anticipate some common problems and decide, in advance, how you intend to handle...

Military service is a noble calling, but it comes with its own challenges- especially in family life. Frequent deployments, relocations and the unpredictable nature of military life can create unique hurdles for parents navigating child custody and visitation...

As you may know by now, divorce can be an emotionally charged process, especially when children are involved. One of the most distressing challenges is dealing with an uncooperative spouse who makes threats regarding your shared children. Understanding the nature of...

To co-parent, you need to be able to cooperate. For some divorcing couples, the chances of managing this are slim. The friction between them, perhaps exacerbated by a heated divorce process, can leave them unable to consider each other’s opinions or discuss even...