For the “happiest time of the year,” there sure are plenty of hot-button issues between you and your children’s other parent. From whom will keep the kids over their winter school vacations or who will wake up with the children in their home after Santa arrives, there...
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Dealing with a runaway child after divorcing
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...
How can you make co-parenting easier?
When you divorce, you still need to maintain a functioning relationship if you have children together. Otherwise, the future will be challenging for you and your children. While co-parenting might not be easy, especially if the end of your marriage is troubled, there...
Does marriage counseling affect divorce?
One of the things couples in Washington who are seeking a divorce might consider is attending marriage counseling. While this is often seen as the way to save a marriage, it can also be used to resolve conflicts between the spouses, even if they end up splitting. Why...
What happens to IVF embryos in a Washington divorce?
Some couples can grow their family quickly and with minimal effort. In fact, some people wind up pregnant without trying at all. For others, it can be a much more difficult process, possibly requiring expert medical intervention. In vitro fertilization (IVF) has...
What are the alternatives to a traditional court divorce?
Although no married couple wants to go through a divorce, many end up doing just that. If it’s impossible to work out your differences, you might have no choice. However, instead of going through a Washington court for a traditional divorce, you might want to explore...
Do you need to prove that your ex cheated during your divorce?
After years of committed marriage, you discover racy photos on your spouse's tablet or accidentally read a text message that was clearly not meant for your eyes. All of a sudden, your ideas about your relationship go up in flames. You find yourself questioning if you...
Divorce and the military
Divorce when one or more spouse is in the military presents some extra complexities to everyone involved. It is worth knowing how this changes the regular divorce process and what impact it might have on a divorce with a military spouse. In the state of Washington,...
The military divorce rate remains high
Military families in Washington and across the country have a divorce rate that has remained high. There are a number of reasons for this. Primarily, the uncertainty and stress that are a constant part of military life put marriages under strain. This is an...
What rights do parents have?
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...

