Marriage and Relationships

Wills and Trusts for Unmarried Couples in Washington State

June 6, 2024

If you are an unmarried couple, a Seattle family law attorney can help you protect your partner through the use of wills and trusts.

What If You Discover Your Spouse Has Been Unfaithful?

May 30, 2024

A Seattle family law attorney can guide you with next steps should you discover that your spouse has been unfaithful.

How to Get a Prenup in Washington State

February 8, 2024

Prenuptial agreements (also known as prenups) can play a pivotal role in safeguarding individual spousal rights in the event of divorce and can also strengthen a marriage.

Does Washington State Recognize Common Law Marriage?

November 30, 2023

If you and your partner reside in Washington state and are unmarried, you each might qualify for the legal protections availed to you by law by classifying your relationship as a committed intimate relationship.

Advantages of Having Co-Executors for Your Will

November 9, 2023

A co-executor can help facilitate the distribution of assets, minimize conflicts, and provide much-needed support to grieving families.

Are You a Victim of Domestic Violence?

October 26, 2023

How Does Estate Planning Work for Committed Intimate Relationships?

October 12, 2023

Washington state’s laws on non-marital relationships, including committed intimate relationships (CIRs), can be convoluted, especially in the absence of a cohabitation agreement. Given the ambiguity that exists for unmarried partners in Washington state, thinking about the future and what it could look like is more important than ever. This is especially true in terms of aging, incapacity, and death. Fortunately, you can address each of these issues in a comprehensive estate plan.

How Do a Prenup and a Postnup Differ in Washington State?

September 28, 2023

Learn from a skilled Seattle family law attorney about how a prenup and a postnup differ in Washington state.

Unhappily Married? Divorce Isn’t Always the Answer

May 2, 2023

How Technology Can Help You Be a Better Co-Parent/Parent Team

April 17, 2023