When entering into a marriage, couples hope for happily ever after, but it’s also wise to plan for all eventualities. Drawing up a prenuptial agreement is a great way to prepare for the future. Discussing things to consider when planning a prenuptial agreement can feel...
Society’s expectations and traditions cannot bind love. Today’s love stories are rewriting the rulebook on relationships. More couples are choosing to forgo the traditional path of marriage and instead choose alternative forms of commitment or simply choose not to get married at all. While it...
The landscape of family law in Washington is constantly evolving. Given the progressive strides taken for LGBTQ+ rights in recent years, it's essential to stay informed and understand the legal landscape that governs same-sex parenting. Explore the facts about same-sex parental rights, including adoption, surrogacy,...
Have you ever wondered if Washington state recognizes common-law marriages? With government regulations getting more and more complicated, determining which states allow a couple to become married without the involvement of a church or an officiant is complex. Whether you’re thinking about entering a common-law marriage...
Trust and communication are key pillars of any healthy relationship, especially when building a secure, nurturing environment to raise children. Unfortunately, divorce and custody battles can threaten this ideal and result in parental alienation. Learn to recognize and address the issue of parental alienation below. What...
As family dynamics change and evolve, understanding the legal landscape surrounding the role of grandparents in their grandchildren’s lives is becoming increasingly important. Make sure you are familiar with the current state of grandparents’ visitation rights in Washington State, the process of obtaining visitation rights,...
A broken marriage, child custody disputes, disagreements over interests in family businesses and/or accounts and fights over community property are all matters that require the assistance of an experienced family lawyer. Choosing the right lawyer to represent you can make the difference between an acceptable...
The past year and a half have been grueling. The COVID-19 pandemic transformed every aspect of American life. Children began e-learning, millions of people started working remotely, and only essential workers were allowed to continue their work as usual. Another thing that has changed as...
Sometimes, a relationship does not work out. If a couple does not have any children, the process of ending a relationship is a little easier. However, couples with kids must deal with issues such as child support, visitation, and custody. The latter can be especially...
The relationships between grandparents and their grandchildren are unlike any other. Grandparents help to foster a child’s development, and a child may feel more comfortable expressing feelings to them than to their own parents. That’s one of the reasons that divorce is such an incredibly...