The age at which people get married has progressively been moving back. Although there are still people who get married at 18, it’s far less common than it used to be. The current average age of marriage is 32 years old. Does the age at which you get married have any...
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Divorce
What should your parenting plan contain?
When necessary, the family courts in Washington will rule on custody matters based on the best interests of the child. However, it’s unlikely that they will be as attuned to what these are like you and your spouse. Thus, if possible, it can help if you and your...
Will you lose custody of the children upon relocation?
You may have found a new job prospect or other opportunities out of town and are thinking of relocating. However, you have shared custody of the children with your ex. In such an instance, will you have to give up physical custody of the children to your co-parent...
Do you want to keep your house in a Washington divorce?
One of the first priorities many people have when they start contemplating divorce is the retention of their marital home. The house where you have lived with your spouse in Washington is likely worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. It may also be the location where...
Can you lose custody for failing to make child support payments?
As a parent, the last thing you want to do is lose contact with your child. If you’re in a situation where you can’t pay child support, you may worry that the other parent will be able to withhold custody or have the custody orders changed to take your child away from...
What happens if I can’t make my child support payments?
You love your children, and you’ve done as much as you can to make sure you are supporting them financially, emotionally and in any other ways they need. Unfortunately, with reduced hours at work and expenses increasing, you’ve found that the monthly child support...
3 things to know about divorce in Washington
When you got married, you never thought that you’d be spending time looking up what it takes to get a divorce. Unfortunately, sometimes people do not end up together for the long term, and divorce may turn out to be a real option to resolve marital dissatisfaction. If...
Modifying child support orders in Washington
The amount of child support that noncustodial parents are required to pay is determined by their income and the age and needs of the child. In Washington, the income of the custodial parent is also taken into consideration. Child support orders prevent children from...
How are military and civilian divorces different?
From a legal perspective, active-duty military members who are divorcing their spouses go through the same proceedings as civilians. However, if you or your Washington spouse are in the military and planning to divorce, there are some additional factors to consider....
Divorce mediation in Washington: What does it entail?
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...