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It is more common than ever for young couples to remain intentionally child-free or to choose to delay adding children to their family until they have bought a home or establish their careers. Many young couples may grow their family instead by adding a cat or dog to...
Marriages that span decades are often thought to be infallible. While many marriages that last this long will continue on, some simply aren’t working. If you're over 50 years of age and contemplating a "gray divorce," make sure that you consider all of the potential...
At the Washington State divorce and family law firm, Akiona Law knows that this has been a tough time for families. Many married couples have been trapped inside with their partners and now realize that they deserve so much more. We also know that you have plenty of...
A legal separation is not the same thing as a divorce, but some people may prefer to have a legal separation prior to divorcing. While a legal separation is similar to divorce in that it allows you to legally divide your assets, set up spousal support and determine...
The end of your marriage is one thing, but what if you and your spouse are also joint business owners? Maybe you got married and then, shortly after tying the knot, decided to open a small business together. Since you were married already, you split ownership 50/50....
In Washington state, children are now allowed to be vaccinated for COVID-19 beginning at age 12. Since many families have spent much of the last year cooped up inside, successful and publicly available vaccines present a way back to normalcy. This September, more kids...
In Everett, Washington, a child custody arrangement is called a parenting plan. Parents have the right to create their parenting plans without court interference. However, a judge will review the plan and decide if it meets the child’s best interests before approval....
When two people get married, it’s rare for anyone to think that they might get a divorce. It’s upsetting to think about at the time, but as your relationship grows and changes, you may find that a divorce is actually a possibility. Usually, there is trouble long...
Parenting a child is a challenge and a gift, but it is not always a biological parent who provides the care a child needs. Stepping in to care for a child when you are not the biological parent can be a significant responsibility. Whether it happens out of a change in...
Divorce is one of the most stressful times in anyone’s life. In some ways, that’s a good thing: when you’re going through it, know that you probably won’t have to do it again. But it can make it very difficult to move through the process objectively and not be filled...