October 2016

A young girl peaking into a jack-o-lantern

Can You Really Have It All? Did You Carve that Pumpkin?

Many feminist icons of the mid and late 90’s will tell you that you can have an amazing career, perfect marriage, and bake the best damn cookies for kindergarten play dates all at once. This is a lie. They are lying to you.
As soon as you let go of the idea that you even WANT it all, let alone c…

Undermining Democracy – Political Guest Blogger

Undermining Democracy – Political Guest Blogger

There is a phenomenon in US politics called the “October surprise.” It normally involves the discovery of some new or unpublicized bit of controversial information about a presidential candidate in the weeks leading up the election.
Hillary Clinton is getting the surprise of all October surprise…

Divorce, Social Security and Remarriage

Divorce, Social Security and Remarriage

Social security is often misunderstood. Many clients struggle to understand their own benefits, let alone their spouse, or ex spouse’s. Unfortunately, this means many Americans are failing to receive their full benefits. According to a survey conducted by MassMutual more than 55 percent of Americ…

3 Ways Divorce Can Impact Your Health

Who Does Marriage Serve in 2016? – Guest Blogger

In recent years, marriage rates have hit an all time low in the United States. Some speculate that this is a result of increasing financial independence for women. Without the economic imperative to marry, women are more selective in their dating habits and seek qualities beyond financial stabili…

DSHS Changed Visitation Policy

Transgender Kids in Divorce

On every parenting plan is a little box to mark, indicating which parent (or combination of parents) has the right to decide on medical care for their child after a divorce is complete. With older children, their own wishes may come into play, but until they are 18 kids will have to seek parental…

How Do I Start a Divorce in King County?

How Do I Start a Divorce in King County?

In order to file for divorce in King County you will need to file a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. You can do this together, through an uncontested divorce by having your ex sign a joinder to your petition. However, if you do not agree on all the issues, you will be filing a contested divo…

NFL = No Fun League? by Randall Enlow

NFL = No Fun League? by Randall Enlow

We’ve written about homelessness, co-parenting, drug addiction, narcissism, and of course, Donald Trump. For this post we’re taking a step back from serious issues to focus on something a bit more lighthearted but just as pervasive in today’s society and media: the National Football League (NFL)….

Top Divorce Mistakes

Top Divorce Mistakes

As experienced family law attorneys here in Washington we have seen many different types of divorce. Unfortunately, without a background in divorce some people fall into a few patterns of mistakes. Keep an eye out for these divorce pit-falls.

Lack of Knowledge: Big financial mistakes can happe…