PRENUPTIAL AND POSTNUPTIAL AGREEMENTS: WHY AND HOW?

…the important logistics involved in the separation process having already been made. Washington is a community property state. Pre- and postnuptial agreements allow for clarity when it comes to property…

SEATTLE TO OPEN SAFE PARKING LOTS FOR HOMELESS: BENEFITS AND LIMITATIONS OF THE PLAN

…vehicles, assisting them with resources and working toward permanent housing. The mayor’s office said “Opening the new safe lots will occur with additional trash pickups in neighborhoods, as well as…

MORE POT SHOPS COMING TO SEATTLE – REFRESH YOURSELF ON THE BASICS OF MARIJUANA LAWS

City Council approved rules this week that would allow more legal pot shops in Seattle. The Seattle Times describes the new proposal, driven by Mayor Ed Murray. Seattle will reduce…

NEW YEAR, NEW START: WHY JANUARY IS “DIVORCE MONTH”

…As one year ends and another begins, people are commonly reflecting on their lives and relationships and creating resolutions for the new year. It is a time for new beginnings…

HAPPY NEW YEAR! HOW TO RING IN 2016 DUI-FREE

…Don’t complete field tests. Drivers have no obligation to submit to any field sobriety tests or answer any questions by the officer. Until you are officially detained and charged with…

TIPS FOR AVOIDING A HOLIDAY DUI

…in court, but your silence or request for counsel cannot Don’t complete field tests. Drivers have no obligation to submit to any field sobriety tests or answer any questions by…

REDUCE THE STRESS OF HOLIDAY DRIVING

…worthy time to remind you of our 10 simple tips for staying safe during holiday driving. Use these tips to maximize the safety of yourself and your passengers, and to…

PRISON DESIGNED FOR 18-25 YEAR OLDS – FIRST OF ITS KIND

…state initiative, will reportedly be the first in the country of its kind. The theory behind this model is based on research involving youth brain development, specifically that the brain…

TIPS FOR HOLIDAY SURVIVAL DURING AND AFTER DIVORCE

…handy. 6. Create new traditions: Look at which past traditions bring comfort and which do not. There may be some old traditions you may choose to hold on to, but…

TOP CRIMES COMMITTED DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON

…Shoplifting from a retail store is a common crime and it is no surprise that it is even more common during the holidays. Shopping is at a peak during the…

10 TIPS FOR SAFE DRIVING DURING HOLIDAY TRAVEL

…Thanksgiving and cautions safety on the road. Please see our 10 tips for staying safe during holiday driving: Don’t drink and drive. If there will be drinking at your holiday…

FACEBOOK’S ATTEMPT TO EASE THE PAIN OF BREAKUPS & LEGAL IMPLICATIONS OF SOCIAL MEDIA

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…