It’s that time of year again. Summer is ending and kids are headed back to school. Back-to-school season is always a stressful time for children and parents, and it can be even more complicated if you are divorced. This time of year is a mixed bag of emotions for everyone involved, with feelings of excitement, anxiety, …
The end of the school year signifies a time of transition. It is a transition into summertime, longer days, warmer nights, a break from homework, and more time to play. Children are thinking about their transition into the next grade level and who their teacher will be next fall. For parents who are separated or …
Defining Paternity and Parentage: Paternity by definition means the state of being the father of a particular child. From a legal perspective, paternity refers to the legal relationship between a father and his child. A biological father is not necessarily a legal father. It is the process of “establishing paternity” that then establishes the legal relationship …
As we enter Father’s Day weekend, it seems appropriate to highlight the topic of fathers’ rights in Washington State. Many people don’t realize that fathers are on equal ground with mothers in Washington State. Until a court determines otherwise, each parent has the same rights and responsibilities to their children. When Parenting Plans are determined, the …
In Washington State, the law allows parents to petition for child support modification to accommodate changes in circumstances. The primary Washington State child support modification statute is RCW 26.09.170. A Washington State child support modification is the legal process by which an Order of Support is adjusted to reflect the current finances of both parents. It …
A final Parenting Plan is issued by the court when your divorce and child custody settlements are completed. The Parenting Plan may have been jointly agreed upon or may have been imposed by the court if you and your co-parent were unable to make an agreement. The Parenting Plan is intended to meet your child’s …
Washington law has a specific process and statute that governs issues related to relocation with a child, including each party’s rights and responsibilities. This is also known as the Relocation Act (RCW 26.09.405-560). If you are considering relocating with your child or have received notification of a proposed relocation from the other parent of your …
