Factors of Awarding Spousal Maintenance with Attorney Kati Peterson – Part 1
Lani sits down with Attorney Kati Peterson to discuss the factors of awarding spousal maintenance.
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Should you have a legal separation before divorce?
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...
Do you need to sell your business during divorce?
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....
How To Settle Disputes Over Giving the COVID-19 Vaccine To Your Children
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...
Getting creative with parenting plans in Washington State
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....
5 signs that you’re heading for a divorce
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...
5 Tips for a More Amicable Divorce
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...
Traveling internationally with your kids when you share custody with your ex
Children under sixteen must have a passport to visit another country. A minor’s parents must generally physically appear and show proof of parentage to request the passport. It gets complicated when parents are divorced. You risk having a judge deprive you of child...
7 steps to take to establish a strong co-parenting relationship
When you are a parent, going through a divorce sometimes can seem overwhelmingly difficult. You likely experience a wide range of emotions – from relief, to anger, to sadness to uncertainty. You also are concerned about how your divorce will affect your child. If you...
What can you pay for with child support?
It's common for a custodial parent to request or receive child support from the non-custodial one to cover expenses associated with raising their son or daughter. The courts generally try to ensure that both parents equally contribute to their child's upbringing. The...