As a parent, your top priority is the well-being of your children. This is something that the family court will also prioritize in custody cases. Typically, the family court prefers both parents to be actively involved in the upbringing of the child. That said, there...
Custody & Parenting
3 points to remember when divorcing after adopting children
Parents who adopt a child likely think their marriage is going to last forever. If something happens and the marriage dissolves, they may wonder what divorce will be like with an adopted child. Child custody matters with children who are adopted are handled the exact...
2 points to remember during a child custody case
One of the best things that parents can do when they go through a divorce is to ensure that the children are properly cared for. This requires that the parents put the children first and make all decisions based on what’s best for them. The parenting plan is the...
Your divorce can set the tone for child custody
The end of a marriage is a trying time for anyone. When you share children with each other, you have to make sure that you’re taking care of them. What many people don’t realize is the tone they set for the divorce can have an impact on the child custody situation. ...
3 times the courts may agree your ex can’t share custody with you
Washington laws about custody do not reference the sex of the parents involved. Despite some people claiming that mothers receive preferential consideration, the law wants a judge to keep the focus on the best interests of the children. Decades of research have helped...
How a communication plan can help long-distance parents
It’s challenging to be a long-distance parent after separation or divorce. Whether your job requires you to live in another state or you’re in the military and deployed overseas, you can’t help but feel like you’re missing important moments in your child’s life. ...
Can you reduce your ex’s parenting time over discipline habits?
Sharing custody of your children with your ex will mean that you have to compromise on a lot of issues. You don't necessarily get to see the children every holiday or birthday. You may have to come to a mutual agreement about their educational pursuits and sports...
Will your ex need to approve your vacation plans with the kids?
Sharing custody isn't just about splitting the drudgery of getting the kids to school every morning. It is also about maintaining a strong bond with your children and creating new memories with your family in its post-divorce form. Summer vacation from school presents...
Could your age influence your custody case?
You got married young and have a spouse who is around a decade older than you. You’ve been reliant on their experience and employment, but everything seemed find since you were there at home to raise your children. Now, they’ve asked you for a divorce, and you’re not...
A parenting evaluation can play a role in child custody matters
If you are getting a divorce as a parent, you may already know that Everett, Washington, courts make decisions that put your child’s best interests first. These courts have several tools to aid them in preserving the best interests of your child. One of these tools is...
