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With the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding same-sex marriage, many individuals may be getting married for the first time while others are considering divorce. Though this court ruling affects all states, divorce laws still vary from jurisdiction to...
In recent reports, the idea of co-parenting has been displayed as possibly the best scenario when it comes to child custody. Because this custody method allows children to have time with both parents, Washington children may be better affected than if they spent the...
Going through divorce can be difficult for many Washington residents, especially if the parties are unable to agree on terms. In situations in which agreements cannot be made, a judge will likely have to determine how divorce issues are decided. Alimony, child support...
During our last post, we began a discussion about blended families. If you are currently navigating a divorce or have recently finalized one, you may or may not be thinking ahead to the possibility of marrying again in the future. But whether this option is on your...
If you and your spouse recently decided to divorce or are questioning whether or not you should pursue a divorce, you may understandably have concerns about how your decision making will ultimately affect your children and teens. The divorce process can be temporarily...
We have frequently observed that the divorce process can be uniquely stressful and emotionally draining. It is important to prepare for the challenges in order to be able to meet them to the best of your ability. Similarly, it is important to process any negative...
Whether or not you are angry or feel betrayed by your spouse, it is important to be somewhat sensitive when announcing that you want a divorce. We frequently write about the potential benefits of an amicable divorce process. It is far more difficult to get your spouse...
One of the primary challenges that many former or current romantic partners face when dealing with domestic violence allegations is that a “he said, she said” tone can easily begin to dominate such cases. Unless credible witnesses can testify that one partner harmed...
Pop culture tends to dramatically influence Americans’ perceptions related to a host of political, economic and social issues. It is therefore important to not only pay attention to pop culture trends but to understand the ways in which these trends may be...
Many Americans are currently planning their summer weddings. Summer can be a wonderful time to get married, although it remains important to plan for certain possible mishaps. For example, if you are getting married outdoors, you have likely figured out some sort of...