Family and Parenting

Your Top 7 Questions About Collaborative Divorce

January 18, 2024

Collaborative law has evolved into a globally practiced discipline, extending well beyond the realm of family law, and is used frequently in Seattle divorces.

Is January Actually ‘Divorce Month’?

January 12, 2024

Classifying January as divorce month could be misleading, given how some of the numbers tell a different story. However, one thing remains clear: January is a great time for a fresh start.

Can You Alter a Child Custody Arrangement?

December 28, 2023

A family law attorney can help with child custody (residential time) by creating or modifying a parenting plan.

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 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.

How Does the Court Decide Residential Time?

August 24, 2023

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