Child support payments are a serious responsibility. Failing to pay can subject a divorced parent to severe repercussions, including being held in contempt of court, fined, and even jailed. An award of child support and the corresponding obligation to pay creates a new and essential...
Custody and child support are, without question, the two most important issues for divorcing parents. Each partner wants their children to have the best lives possible and hope they and their former spouse can come to an agreement that gives their children everything they need. Washington...
The state of Washington regards child support as the dual responsibility of both parents. The state determines the amount of child support required based on parental income. Then, the court will look at all sources of verified income to determine the total amount of combined...
The COVID-19 pandemic transformed life as we know it. Schools were forced to shut their doors, and no one left their homes. Unfortunately, another thing that happened was that millions of people lost their jobs. Losing a job has been especially detrimental for divorced parents...
Not all divorce proceedings can be amicable, especially when the custody and safety of a child are in question. Supervised visitations are one of the best ways to ensure a child remains safe in the presence of their noncustodial parent during high-risk divorce situations. However,...
The pandemic made most aspects of life more complicated, including co-parenting. With the uncertainty and potential exposures to the virus, parenting has become more difficult than ever, especially for parents that are not together. Check out this quick guide on how COVID-19 might impact your...
The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed life as we know it. One group of people especially affected by the crisis are divorced parents. People had to figure out custody matters with children learning from home and transfer them from one home to another while social distancing....
The COVID-19 pandemic transformed life as we know it. Schools and businesses shut down for months on end, and lots of people lost their jobs. The pandemic has also impacted families—especially children of divorced parents. This article will answer the question: how has COVID-19 affected...
When you are undergoing a divorce and have children, an important question arises—how will you and your former spouse care for them? It is possible that one parent will take on most of the responsibility of raising the children moving forward, or both parents may...
It is not uncommon for stepparents and stepchildren to form close relationships over time. In fact, many children may consider a stepfather or stepmother as their true parental figure, and vice versa. Due to this, you may desire to adopt your stepchild so that you...