Divorce brings new obstacles and you may be struggling through this difficult, emotional and transformative time in your life. Being a parent is hard, divorcing can be trying, and we all put so much guilt on ourselves not meeting the...
Panic, fear and confusion are widespread after Donald Trump's seven nation immigration ban was signed into law and begun to take immediate effect. Students and faculty alike are shock that such drastic change was implemented so quickly. There are over...
There are several possible resolutions to a case when a child is removed from the home by CPS and a dependency action is initiated. The most familiar is reunification, i.e. the child goes back to the parent and the court...
If you are like most couples, your home may be one of your major assets. It can often be difficult when going through divorce to face selling a home together with your ex. Here are some top tips to make...
With Trump officially sworn in as the 45 President of the United States; many are running to their local family lawyer. Why? Because parentage rights may be in question. In Washington State one parent is considered the biological parent of...
I have concluded that being a nasty woman comes down to a single defining characteristic: complete lack of interest in validation from men. There are many powerful and inspirational women in this country that will never have the title of “nasty...
First, congratulations. We love helping families who are coming together. In addition to some of the emotional implications that make come along with blending your family, it is also important to get your financial arrangements in order. Here are some...
Substance abuse, homelessness, and Child Protective Services (CPS) involvement are intertwined in a huge and complex fashion. We previously wrote about how Seattle formed a task force to address both heroin use and homelessness. With opioid overdoses accounting for about ...
Every divorce is different and brings unique challenges. However, with every breakup comes a re-definition, a movement when you move from being a couple to an individual. While it is not unusual to experience feelings of loss, loneliness, or grief,...