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If you are wondering whether you need a family lawyer, you will probably benefit from speaking with a family lawyer. There is a decent chance that you are involved in some kind of family legal issue with your spouse, other family members, or one involving your...
Divorce, like marriage, is one of the biggest decisions of a person’s life. Marriage is often carefully considered and involves a lot of planning. People tend not to give the same consideration to divorce. If you are reading this article, then divorce is something on...
When a court orders a former partner to pay child support, the money is intended to help ensure your children have what they need. This typically means that the child support money is needed to pay a mortgage, electric bills, food, and other essentials, which is why...
The holidays will be extra challenging for many couples this year because of the coronavirus pandemic and related shutdowns. Many couples who had to work from home together full time have decided that it is time for them to separate. In some cases, being together...
Economic issues related to divorce are often complicated, and when one or both spouses own significant assets, the divorce is considered a high net worth divorce. When a divorce involves significant business or personal assets, the process will have its own unique set...
Perhaps you are co-parenting with your soon-to-be ex-spouse and encountering hiccups when it comes time for them to adhere to the custody agreement. Though you both took the time to put your differences aside initially to create a feasible arrangement, your child’s...
If you’re getting a divorce, you likely feel stressed about what this will mean for you financially. What will happen to your assets? And what will happen to your debts? In Washington State, the judge presiding over your divorce has a lot of room to use his or her own...
Divorces typically fall into two different categories - contested and uncontested. In a contested divorce, both spouses are not able to agree on the terms of the divorce. They may have disputes regarding child custody, child support, spousal support, or property...
For many parents embarking on the journey of divorce, one question looms larger than any other: Will I be able to keep custody of my child? At Akiona Law, we represent clients in these matters frequently, so we can help you understand some of the custody arrangements...
Parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic has been incredibly difficult. Adding to the challenges parents have already faced, many parents must make tough decisions about their children's education. Everett Public Schools has announced that they will be opening schools...