We can’t let May end without acknowledging the importance of Mental Health Awareness! May is National Mental Health Awareness Month! We join and support the efforts to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and the prevalence of mental illness. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reports that 1 in 5 Americans is affected by …
Assault charges vary greatly in terms of situation and seriousness. Being charged with assault can be confusing, upsetting, and life-changing. Whether it is self-defense, defense of another person, a lapse in judgment, or something else that led to the assault charge, you will need strong legal representation to navigate your charges, defend your rights, and …
Washington State recognizes Committed Intimate Relationships & Not Common-Law Marriage It is a common assumption that after living with an intimate partner for a long-time, you automatically end up in “common-law marriage”. You get all the economic and legal benefits of a marriage without the formal certificate and expensive party. Sounds great, right? Wrong. It’s …
Protection orders need to be taken seriously. If you have been served with a protection order, it is important to know how to proceed. We have highlighted some of the essential steps to take if you are served with a protection order: Legal representation: First and foremost, involve legal counsel as quickly as possible. It is …
St Patrick’s Day often involves leprechauns, shamrocks, good luck, and wearing shades of green. With this holiday comes fun and festive celebrations, which unfortunately bring some of the highest rates of drunk driving. Many St. Paddy’s Day festivities will occur today and throughout the weekend. During this period, extra law enforcement will be out in …
Some would say we are amid “Divorce Season”, with higher rates of divorce occurring January through March. We certainly see an influx this time of year. When saying “I do”, most all couples hope for “happily ever after”. The truth is, however, more than half of American marriages end in divorce, despite everyone’s best intentions. …
Tax season is underway and Americans have less than two months to file taxes for 2017. For those who pay spousal maintenance to their former spouse all year long, filing taxes presents the opportunity to claim a tax deduction for these payments. This can often be quite significant! This is the silver lining – but …
Valentine’s Day decorations have been rampant for over a month now. Reminders are everywhere of this holiday for celebrating love and romance. Sounds great, right? …..NOT for everyone… If you are recently divorced or somewhere in the process of divorce or separation, this can be a particularly painful time of year. You might experience feelings …
As 2017 comes to an end, many are contemplating New Year’s resolutions. If nothing else, it is a time of reflection over the past year and a time to imagine what hopes and goals we have for the year ahead. Maybe you are planning to stop smoking, drink less, exercise more, eat healthier, or become …
Happy New Year! It is time to put 2017 behind us and celebrate the start of a new year! We hope you enjoy your New Year’s Eve festivities, and we urge you to take the steps necessary to ring in 2018 DUI-free. Remember that a DUI is more than just a party foul. Safety is …
With droves of holiday travelers on the road, we urge you to heed our 10 simple tips for staying safe during holiday driving. Whether you are out doing last minute shopping or heading out for a holiday road trip, you need to be prepared. Hazardous road conditions, heavy traffic, and anxious drivers are inevitable. Use …
During the holiday season, there tends to be an upswing in crime rates for certain types of crimes. Some of the top crimes committed over the holidays include shoplifting, robbery, identity theft, DUI, and assault. By remaining aware of holiday season risks you can better protect yourself and decrease your chances of becoming a victim. …
