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In Washington State, child support orders are mandatory. These payments help ensure that separated or divorced parents can continue to provide for their minor children and raise them in financially secure environments. How do courts determine child support? This...
The terms outlined in a custody order affect family dynamics until the children become adults. Parents who share custody should follow the court order consistently. The order may require regular custody exchanges and frequent communication between the parents. They...
Facing the possibility of a custody battle in the coming year can feel overwhelming, especially for parents who are already juggling emotional stress, work demands and ongoing concern for their children’s well-being. While almost no one enters parenthood expecting...
Some people feel truly blindsided by divorce paperwork. When their spouses serve them, they go through a broad range of emotional reactions. In some cases, the depression that arises as a result of an imminent divorce may lead to one spouse basically withdrawing from...
The emotional weight of ending a marriage is heavy, but so is the worry about how your business and personal assets will be divided. For small business owners, divorce does not just affect personal life; it can impact your livelihood, your employees and your financial...
Parents have certain rights under the law, as well as responsibilities to their children. Some parents automatically enjoy parental rights and responsibilities. Mothers who give birth and married fathers generally have protection as parents acknowledged by the state....
Every state has slightly different divorce statutes. People have to pursue divorce in the jurisdiction that applies to them based on their recent living arrangements. They must then show that their circumstances meet the legal standard imposed in the state where they...
Divorce has a way of affecting unexpected areas of people's lives. People preparing for the end of a marriage likely understand that they may need to have some difficult financial conversations in the near future. However, they may be unfamiliar with the specific ways...
Going through a divorce can leave you wondering how you will support yourself when the dust settles. In Washington, spousal maintenance is one way the law helps you bridge that financial gap. However, not all support is the same. You might receive temporary payments...
Maybe you just got remarried — or your ex did — and now you’re wondering if that changes how much child support you pay or receive. When a new spouse comes into the picture, especially one with income or children of their own, it’s natural to wonder whether the math...