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Divorce is complicated enough when both parties are living in the same house. What happens when the parties are living in entirely different countries? At , we have experience with handling divorce matters for married couples spread across...
One big step toward finalizing your divorce (or creating a final parenting plan) is figuring out custody of your children for the holidays, such as Thanksgiving, Christmas or Winter Break. As a reminder, legal custody pertains to the ability to make decisions for the...
A top goal for many seeking a divorce in Washington is getting it over with as quickly and painlessly as possible. We cannot blame you for feeling this way, but over-compromising to end the process is typically a mistake. Before you give in to any or all demands from...
In today’s episode I continue my conversation with Limited License Legal Technician (LLLT), Jeanne Barrans. We focus on the LLLT program and what it is.
In today’s episode I talked to Limited License Legal Technician (LLLT), Jeanne Barrans, about what a LLLT is and what they do. We also discussed how these professionals can help in a family law or divorce case and how that differs with what attorneys and paralegals...
When domestic violence is suspected as a part of a relationship, the court must be cautious about custody arrangements. That being said, Washington doesn’t automatically restrict a parent accused of abuse from having custody of their child. Domestic violence is...
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...