Family Law

On Jan. 1 of this year, multiple changes to Washington law related to child support took effect. The changes pertain to how child support is calculated under the state’s family code. The changes were made to better reflect both the rise in incomes and the cost of...

If you are new to the child support process or you have lingering questions about your child support payments, this blog may be able to provide you with quick answers that can help ease your feelings of uncertainty. Which agency handles child support collections? The...

Understanding how child custody works in Washington is crucial for parents going through this process. Washington refers to these arrangements as a "parenting plan" rather than using the terms "custody" and "visitation." This plan outlines how parents will share...

You and your spouse have decided to get divorced. While this hasn’t been an easy decision, it feels right for the family. You aim to make divorce proceedings as amicable as possible, and you hoped your spouse would be on the same page.  A key part of divorce...

Divorce can be a complicated subject to talk about with just about anyone. It may be more difficult to talk about your divorce with your teenager. They’re going through a lot of hormonal changes and experiencing a lot of new emotions. As their parent, you may fear...

There’s a lot that’s discussed by spouses during the divorce process. You may feel overwhelmed and confused once the divorce process has settled.  While you may think everything will be done and over once the divorce process has settled, there are still a few loose...

To say that your marriage has been rocky lately would be a massive understatement. Now, things have come to a head, and a divorce is on the table. Your spouse has suggested (or demanded) that you find somewhere else to live. Can you be forced to leave your own home?...

It is normal for people to depend on their spouses financially, especially if the higher-earning spouse is in a demanding career like medicine. One spouse stays home to raise the children or doesn't pursue an intense career so that they can support the other spouse in...

If you have discovered that your child has run away from home, it can put you on edge and be very upsetting. When a child continues to leave without permission or tries to hide from their parents, the likelihood is that there is something wrong, whether that’s...

As a parent, you always want to be there for your child. You know that you have an obligation to them and will be expected to care for them if you divorce your spouse, but do you know that you have rights as well? Knowing your parental rights is essential because you...