Committed Intimate Relationships
Washington State recognizes Committed Intimate Relationships (previously referred to as: Meretricious Relationships). There is no specific definition of what constitutes a Committed Intimate Relationship, instead the Court will consider relevant factors that have been developed over the years to determine if such a relationship exists. The bottom line when considering the factors is that the more marriage-like the relationship, the more likely a Court is to consider it a Com
Sexual Assault and Social Media
For victims of Sexual Assault, Internet trolling of their social media is often commonplace. Postings from Facebook, Instagram, and other social media sites are often used against the victim as the matter heads to Court. Social media may be used to undermine the victim’s credibility, and to otherwise cast doubt about their claims of sexual assault. Caution should be taken whenever using social media, as even when a post is deleted from an account, it may be accessible somewhe
Gray Divorce on the Rise
When spouses seeking a divorce are over fifty years old, it is often called “Gray Divorce”. According to a recent study by the Pew Research Center, the number of Gray Divorces has roughly doubled since 1990. For those over 50 years old, about 10 out of every 1,000 married individual end up divorced. For those over 65 years old, divorce rates have nearly tripled. At this later stage in life, a divorce can present unique issues and tremendous risk. Often, Gray Divorcees can b
