Following is a scenario that routinely plays out for Washington couples who are striving hard though unsuccessfully to salvage a marriage that has simply become untenable. The sheer effort put forth by many partners to keep their union intact is unquestioned. Legions...
Marriage isn’t easy – especially if you have the added stress of running your own business. If you find yourself facing divorce as a business owner, you likely are concerned about how your split will affect your business. You have put long, hard hours into building...
When you decide your marriage is truly over and want to divorce, you face a lot of unknowns about the future. You may not know who will get to keep your home in the divorce or if the divorce will impact your business. You also may not know what Washington’s laws about...
If you are like many Americans, you may have married your partner in your twenties with the intention to remain married well into the future. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 29% of adults between the ages of 18 to 34 in the U.S. had a spouse in 2019. It can be...
While mothers often received preference in child custody cases of years past, today courts determine custody without considering gender. However, in Washington, the parent who generally spends more time caring for the child may receive more time with the child in the...
These days, divorce is a fact of life, with divorce rates increasing throughout the years. Now, 40 to 50% of marriages end in couples splitting. According to an American Community Survey, Washington ranks No. 10 in the number of divorces for 2018. Reasons for divorce...
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Once a family has a legal child support order in Washington state, a parent can request a change in the support amount only under certain circumstances. A support modification may be in order in the case of a job change, custody change or the birth of a sibling. ...
As your family, life and children's needs change, so should your child support order. Many life events may trigger a need to modify your child support case. The court allows for such situations. Whether you receive or pay support in Washington, there may come a time...
When individuals divorce, they must make decisions about how their lives will unfold under new circumstances. If the individuals are parents, their decisions must also take into account the needs of their children. According to child custody laws in Washington state,...
