Protect Yourself and Don’t Be in the Dark About Your Family’s Finances Protect Yourself and Don’t Be in the Dark About Your Family’s Finances

This Seattle Times article offers an opportunity to highlight the importance of having an independent understanding of basic financial concepts. Many Americans lack understanding...
Fathers Rights are on Equal Ground with Mothers in Washington State Fathers Rights are on Equal Ground with Mothers in Washington State

As we enter Father's Day weekend, it seems appropriate to highlight the topic of fathers' rights in Washington State. Many people don't...
Committed Intimate Relationship: What to Know When You Move in With a Partner Committed Intimate Relationship: What to Know When You Move in With a Partner

In Washington State, “common law marriage” does not exist. However, Washington courts do recognize “committed intimate relationships.” These relationships were formerly known...
Child Support Modifications in Washington State Child Support Modifications in Washington State

In Washington State, the law allows parents to petition for child support modification to accommodate changes in circumstances. The primary Washington State...
Parenting Plan Modifications Parenting Plan Modifications

A final Parenting Plan is issued by the court when your divorce and child custody settlements are completed. The Parenting Plan may...
Cell Phone & Texting While Driving Laws Cell Phone & Texting While Driving Laws

Washington State police are on the lookout for distracted drivers who are violating texting and cell phone laws. “Distracted drivers” are drivers who...
Be Mindful of Your Behaviour in the Heat of Superbowl Loss Be Mindful of Your Behaviour in the Heat of Superbowl Loss

In the heat of a Superbowl loss and in other times of significant stress…….be mindful of your behavior and of the potential life...