Alimony is a top concern for many couples going through a divorce. Alimony, also known as spousal support, is money paid in regular installments from one ex-spouse to another following a divorce. It is intended to ensure that both spouses are able to maintain a...
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Month: October 2021
Child custody problems and the Hague Convention
Unfortunately, some child custody cases fall through the cracks of our family law system here in Everett and other parts of Washington. Although it does not happen often, a court may mistakenly grant custody to a parent that is dangerous to a child. When a parent...
It’s time to start talking about holiday custody
It’s that time of year again: Separated and divorced parents everywhere need to start negotiating the holiday custody schedule for the kids. Whether you’ve recently separated from your co-parent, or you’ve been divorced for some time, the holiday season can be filled...
Who gets the child tax credit when I co-parent with my ex?
Back in March, the federal government signed the American Rescue Plan into law. This law expanded the Child Tax Credit for 2021 with the goal of helping more parents who struggling financially as a result of the pandemic. What has changed since 2020? The law has...