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 …
What is Gray Divorce? Gray Divorce refers to the demographic trend of older couples divorcing from long-lasting marriages. A Bowling Green University study found that divorce rates among couples over 50 doubled from 1990 to 2010 and more than doubled for those over 65. The study also showed that 1 in 4 Americans going through divorce is …
Why is there still so much stigma attached to divorce? On Ideas.Ted.Com, Astro Teller and Danielle Teller propose a more compassionate and humane viewpoint on divorce, suggesting we should take a look at our role in perpetuating influential negative messages throughout society. Dissolving a union that was intended to last forever is logistically challenging and …
Each divorce comes with its own set of emotional struggles and financial risks and you should never try to tackle them alone. No matter what your financial situation, is essential that you work with an experienced family law attorney who will advise you assertively and effectively and ensure all aspects of the process are addressed …
Your relationship is progressing nicely, you can see your future as a couple, and you are ready to move to the next stage. Time to move in together, right? Maybe. Before taking this step, however, we urge you to fully understand the potential implications of living with an intimate partner in Washington State. In Washington …
The beginning of a new year brings all different flavors of change, in relationships and otherwise. Nicknamed ”, January sees an outpouring of couples looking to end their relationships. At the same time, there is a surge of couples beginning the year hopeful and ready to move to the next stage with their partner. Couples got …
What is the difference between legal separation and divorce? With both legal separation and divorce, there is a division of assets and debts and an agreements put in place for child support obligations and parenting plans. Procedurally, pursuing divorce and pursuing legal separation in Washington State are very similar. The primary difference is that with …
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 …
Trends in recent years have given January the less-than-endearing nickname “Divorce Month”, with January seeing more divorce inquiries than at any other time in the year. Others refer to January as the beginning of “Divorce Season”, as people are beginning to consider their options and divorce rates remain higher beginning in January and through March. Either …
The holidays can be a stressful time for even the happiest of families, with increased togetherness and financial strain accompanying the yuletide joy. For those who are in the process of divorce or separation or who have recently divorced, it can be a whole other level of painful emotion and stress. Those who are newly …
Practice Area: Criminal Description: Our client was charged with Domestic Violence Assault in the 4th degree (DV Assault 4) in District Court. This client held a professional license and was in jeopardy of losing her job and marriage. This was a highly stressful situation for our client, with so much on the line. After investigation identified …
Facebook announced last week that they are testing a new set of tools to make break-ups easier. The New York Times describes Facebook’s new feature, which is intended to help people manage their interactions with an ex once the relationship has ended. When users change their relationship status on Facebook the tools would become available, allowing them to remove …
