

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...


Parenting Plan Modification
In Washington, "final" parenting plans are modifiable (as are final orders of child support). This is unlike final orders regarding most...


Relocation with Children - Notice and Objection
Emotions can run very high, when a primary residential parent decides to relocate from the area for a variety of reasons such as, 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...


Anti Harassment Protection Order
Family law litigation often involves the need for protection of property or from the other party, or restraints to govern behavior moving...


Child Support
Child custody and child support can be contentious aspects of a divorce with children. Parents should be concerned for the wellbeing and...


Spousal Maintenance
Spousal maintenance (also called alimony or spousal support) can be ordered when one spouse has a real need and the other spouse has the...