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Community property statutes often leave people anxious about divorce proceedings in Washington. They may worry about the consequences of dividing their most valuable resources. They may also have to share responsibility for major financial obligations. Unless the...
American co-parents understandably often focus on creating schedules filled with enriching activities, school responsibilities and extended family time to better ensure that their children feel supported and engaged. As a result, co-parenting plans rarely address the...
Few things are as emotionally challenging as enduring a bitter child custody dispute, especially during a divorce or the end of a relationship. It can feel like your world is falling down around you, and that your bond with your children may suffer. Battling it out...
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...
If you are a Washington parent who is facing divorce, determining the custody plan for your children is likely to be foremost in your mind. Since the family law courts are bound to act in the best interests of the children when deciding the custody arrangements, it’s...
When parents separate, questions often arise about who can make medical decisions for the child. This depends on legal custody and how it is arranged in the parenting plan or court order. Below are some key considerations. What is legal custody? Legal custody refers...
Every divorce is slightly different from the next. Factors including how long the marriage lasted, the health of the spouses and their financial circumstances influence what happens during divorce proceedings. In some cases, the career choices of either spouse can...
Splitting up custody rights is perhaps the biggest part of a divorce for parents. Asset division is also important, of course, but many parents are focused on what this will mean for their relationship with their child. It is important, however, to remember that...
Divorce is often a high-conflict process. Even typically calm and rational people may find themselves feeling emotionally overwhelmed during divorce. Their grief about the marriage ending and their anger toward their spouses can lead to irrational behavior and...
It’s very common for married couples to buy pets together. For instance, perhaps you and your spouse got married, purchased a home and bought your first dog. Some couples even see this as a way to test the waters before having children, as caring for a pet gives them...
