Last time, we continued our discussion of the various factors courts take into consideration when making custody decisions. We left off with the point that courts are supposed to look toward ensuring that any residential arrangement encourages each parent to maintain...
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What factors do courts consider when determining custody arrangements? P.1
In our last post, we spoke a bit about the current push by father’s rights advocates for joint custody presumptions. As we pointed out, joint custody may be the ideal scenario for children in general, but in practice it is not always actually in the best...
Joint custody not always best for children after divorce
Many readers know that, historically, it has been easier for mothers to obtain custody of their children in divorce due to the presumption that it is usually in the best interests of children to be in the care of their mother, the primary caregiver. While states have...
What happens when parents behave like Johnny Manziel?
About a year after checking himself into rehab for substance abuse, NFL rookie and notorious party animal Johnny Manziel is making headlines once again for his conduct off the field.The Cleveland Browns first demoted and then released Manziel recently after a series...
Washington parents may wish to revisit child custody terms
For many Washington residents, the New Year signifies a time for new beginnings and a time to make changes. In many cases, individuals may consider taking aspects of their lives with which they have struggled and finding ways to make the issues more manageable. For...
Child custody, divorce aspects may concern Washington parents
When Washington parents are going through divorce, it is likely that their children are one of their main concerns. Child custody terms are often points of negotiation that can become stressful, and if the proceedings drag on, discussing and changing terms for custody...
Washington parents may worry about child custody
Divorce can be especially hard on children who may be involved. They may have many questions regarding why their parents no longer want to be married, who they will be living with and whether they are meant to love one parent more than the other. Child custody...
Child custody: Back-to-school could concern Washington parents
When Washington parents go through divorce, they may decide to co-parent their children. Child custody agreements that involve co-parenting terms are often considered beneficial if the circumstances of the situation are suited for such an agreement. Certain situations...
Infidelity could cause child custody concerns in Washington
For many Washington residents, the knowledge that their spouse has been unfaithful could be enough to warrant a divorce. These types of situations can be difficult for the married individuals involved, but infidelity could also potentially affect child custody under...
Child custody agreement will impact Washington children
Some Washington residents may be concerned about how divorce will impact their children. Divorce will have significant repercussions on children as they will likely spend less time with their parents as a unit and more often with one parent or the other. When making...