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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...
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 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...
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...
Anyone who thinks that divorce is easier for parents of kids in their teens than for parents of younger children likely doesn’t have a teen. While they may better understand what’s happening than a child would, that doesn’t mean that parental divorce won’t have a...
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...
Lani continues her conversation with Attorney Kati Peterson on spousal maintenance. In this episode, Lani and Kati focus on remedies in the event your spouse isn’t paying spousal maintenance.
Lani sits down with Attorney Kati Peterson to discuss the factors of awarding spousal maintenance.
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...