The health and safety of your children are important, so you might wonder if there are any updates to custody rules during this time. We’ll discuss the changes to child custody and visitation during the pandemic. Shelter-in-Place Orders In general, any agreements regarding visitation and custody made...
Having a child changes your life in every way. Suddenly, you are responsible for this tiny human and what happens to them. However, responsibility may shift if the parents are in the middle of a custody battle, especially if you're awarded primary custody. During these...
Marriages are ending at an alarming rate in this country. Some reasons for this include higher workloads that stress individuals out and people disagreeing about when to have children. However, it is important to note that there is more than one way to end a...
The divorce process is complicated due to the multitude of laws that surround it. You must think about the many changes that it will create in your life and how you will handle them. All of this comes together to create a situation where a...
Relationships should be about helping each other become better people. You should feel supported and free to speak your mind without becoming scared. If you feel nervous about doing certain things with your significant other, this could be a telltale sign of an unhealthy partnership....
So many things change when you file for divorce. For example, your relationships with friends and family may become strained. Also, individuals with children will have to learn to work together to develop a co-parenting plan. Another thing that changes when your marriage ends is...
There’s nothing more exciting than blooming romance. You get to learn all about one another and fall more in love every day. Still, you must use your head during this time, too. Getting a prenuptial agreement is smart for many reasons. Here are some things...
Many different thoughts come rushing into a person’s mind when they hear the word divorce. People automatically assume there will be this combative courtroom battle where lawyers duke it out. Who can blame them? Popular culture, such as films like Marriage Story, makes us believe...
We have all heard the term “common law marriage.” Essentially, it means that a couple who has not been legally married is afforded the same rights as those who are. But does Washington State recognize common law marriage? The answer is no; however, Washington does...
Nowadays, the unfortunate truth is that divorce is a common life event that no one wants to deal with. There are so many questions. Where do you start? What is the process? How long will it take? It can be impossible to concentrate on the...