Raising a teenager often costs more than raising a younger child. As a parent in Washington, you might be paying or receiving child support that was calculated years ago. When your teenager's costs go up, you have options to address these changes without turning your...
Many small businesses are jointly owned by married couples. Often, they will operate as business partners, each focusing on one area of the business’s growth and day-to-day operations. They both have an ownership share and they both contribute to the business’s...
Parents who are going or have gone through a divorce often have a difficult time communicating with each other -- particularly if the end of the marriage was contentious. Because you have to continue to raise the children, it’s critical that you and your ex learn how...
A parenting plan is meant to bring structure and predictability to your child’s life, but when one parent repeatedly ignores it, that stability quickly unravels. What starts as a minor issue can turn into a frustrating pattern that affects your time, your child’s...
Divorce can be emotionally and financially demanding, especially when disagreements arise over important issues. Many couples look for ways to resolve matters without lengthy court proceedings. Mediation during divorce offers a practical alternative that focuses on...
Many Washington counties have local rules that require divorcing couples to try mediation or another form of Alternative Dispute Resolution before trial. These requirements depend on the county where you file the case. Mediation works well for many families, but not...
When you and your spouse both want to end your marriage peacefully, you can try other ways to settle your issues outside of court. One good option to consider for your divorce is mediation. Here are three of its essential benefits: It offers a tailored outcome When...
Mediation offers divorcing couples in Washington a way to resolve disputes outside of a courtroom. However, you may find yourself asking whether the agreement you signed holds the same legal weight as a court judgment or a formal contract. Key requirements for a...
Going through a divorce requires parents to decide on several important matters. Beyond alimony and property distribution, child support is one of the most important aspects when you have children. If you’re going through a divorce for the first time, it is normal to...
You’ve spent years building a life with your partner, even though you never legally married. You lived together, shared a home, combined your finances and made plans for the future. Now you’re separating and you wonder whether you have any rights to the property you...
