How Family Law and Estate Planning Intersect
September 7, 2023
Family law and estate planning often intersect. This is particularly true when contemplating divorce, remarriage, or blending families.
Family and Parenting
How Does the Court Decide Residential Time?
August 24, 2023
At some point during your divorce case, friends and family members whose own marriages ended in divorce probably told you that it gets better, and
Mastering Long-Distance Co-Parenting: 7 Essential Tips for Non-Residential Parents
August 10, 2023
Co-parenting over a long distance when you are a non-residential parent does not have to equate to sacrificing involvement in your children’s lives. But it likely does mean you will have to make tweaks in your communication and parenting style to accommodate the new living arrangement.
Fights Over Fido: Who Keeps the Pet After Divorce in Washington State?
June 1, 2023
When parents go through a divorce, child custody can be one of the hardest issues to deal with. But increasingly in American households, pets are part of the family, and separating can create similar concerns over who gets the family pet.
Unhappily Married? Divorce Isn’t Always the Answer
May 2, 2023
In today’s world of fast-paced decision-making and on-demand solutions, such as DIY divorces, it is not surprising that many couples contemplate divorce the moment they
How Technology Can Help You Be a Better Co-Parent/Parent Team
April 17, 2023
In the wake of divorce or separation, co-parenting can feel stressful. Not only have you just gone through an emotional experience, but you are also
How To Avoid Family Disputes Over Your Property
February 16, 2023
Far too many families end up fighting, or at least experiencing tension, over a family inheritance, but it does not have to be that way. Having counseled families for years, we offer the following advice to help your family avoid fighting over your property — while you are here and after you die.
How to Establish Paternity and Parentage in Washington State
January 19, 2023
Establishing paternity and parentage is important for many families and parents. Regardless of why you want to establish paternity and parentage, the process has the
Letting Go of the Guilt When the Kids Are With Your Ex
December 8, 2022
As a mom of four (now adult) kids, I remember well the flood of emotions that came each time they went to my ex’s, especially
Tips for Working with a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) in Washington State
November 3, 2022
In Washington state, if you are involved in a custody dispute, which involves difficult questions related to specific needs for your children or serious parenting