HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILDREN COPE WITH DIVORCE DURING THE HOLIDAYS

…holidays Communicate honestly with your child. Encourage them to speak openly about how they feel and answer their questions. Keep routines as unchanged as possible, in order to provide some…

REMINDER FOR YOUR MORNING COMMUTE: NEW DISTRACTED-DRIVING LAW IN WA STATE IS IN EFFECT (DUI-E)!

Washington State has a new anti-distraction law, effective NOW. Be sure you understand the law so you can avoid a citation. The Seattle Times and Komo News provide useful, detailed…

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT DRIVING AFTER A DUI ARREST

…Please visit the Washington State DOL website for more information about this process. The website also includes links to requesting the hearing online or downloading the request form. If you…

JUNE IS LGBT PRIDE MONTH! LGBT FAMILY LAW FOCUS AT DELLINO LAW GROUP

registration for domestic partnerships, please contact us for a consultation. Committed Intimate Relationships: In Washington State, “common law marriage” does not exist. However, Washington courts do recognize “committed intimate relationships.”…

HOW TO HAVE A SAFE & DUI-FREE MEMORIAL DAY

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

PATROLS WILL BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR INTOXICATED BOATERS STARTING THIS WEEKEND! BE AWARE OF BUI LAW & PENALTIES

…person is under the combined influence of or affected by intoxicating liquor, marijuana, and any drug. A breath test machine and sobriety tests are generally used in trying to determine…

QUESTIONING MARIJUANA LAWS

…is flawed and not supported by scientific research.” The claim is that there do not exist the same validated and reliable tests that have been established for alcohol impairment to…

APRIL IS ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH: KNOW THE CONSEQUENCES OF EXCESSIVE DRINKING

and families, and on the community. Alcohol and Crime: *Drinking and driving perhaps receives the greatest amount of public attention. Drinking and driving is connected to a devastating estimate of…

7 THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU FILE FOR DIVORCE OR MOVE OUT

…professional, access your support system, gather your thoughts and emotions, and prioritize caring for yourself. 2. Consider your legal options Divorce is complicated even when it is not complicated. The…

I WAS ARRESTED FOR SHOPLIFTING – NOW WHAT?

…vehicle) taken from another person Includes a search and rescue dog while the dog is on duty Includes commercial metal property, nonferrous metal property, or private metal property, and the…

HOW TO STAY SAFE AND DUI-FREE ON ST. PADDY’S DAY

…Admission can be used against you later in court, but your silence or request for counsel cannot. Don’t complete field tests. These tests are voluntary and you should tell the…

DISTRACTED DRIVING LAWS MAY TOUGHEN SIGNIFICANTLY – PUT DOWN THE PHONE!

…Cell Phone Law: Washington State’s Cell Phone Law(RCW 46.61.667) states you may not use a wireless communications device or hand-held mobile telephone while driving. Drivers must use hands-free devices. Drivers…