Committed Intimate Relationships
Washington State recognizes Committed Intimate Relationships (previously referred to as: Meretricious Relationships). There is no...
Reasons Why Women Initiate Divorce
Women initiate divorce more often than men. According to a study conducted by sociology researchers at Stanford University, nearly 70% of...
Use of Social Media in Family Law
Use of Social Media in Family Law: Divorce, Child Custody, Parenting Plan, Protection Orders, Parenting Issues,
Domestic Violence Protection Order
Family law litigation often involves the need for protection of property or from the other party, or restraints to govern behavior moving...
Non-Parental (Third Party) Custody; Grandparents Rights
Non-parental custody actions are brought when third parties (people other than the actual parents) seek custody of minor children where...
Parenting Plan--Who Speaks for the Child?
In contested family law cases with children, emotions can run high and allegations plentiful if child custody is an issue. When both...
Child Support Modification and Adjustment
In Washington, provisions in "final" child support orders can be modified or adjusted. The same is true for "final" parenting plans. ...
Legal Separation
In Washington State, married couples can file for a legal separation or they can file for a divorce (dissolution of marriage). The...
Mediation - Settlement Conferences
Most family law cases are resolved through mediation (also known as a settlement conference). This eliminates the need to go through a...
Property Division
A part of the divorce process, the Court can allocate the property and liabilities (debts) of the parties. The Court will make this...
