Family Law

Telling Your Child About Divorce

Telling Your Child About Divorce

We know that talking with your child about your divorce is never easy. As divorce and family law attorneys, we understand that telling your child as a united front, before there are any changes in living arrangements, is ideal. Of course, that is not possible in every...

4 Reasons Mediation Works in Divorce

4 Reasons Mediation Works in Divorce

If you have disputed issues in your divorce, you will undergo mediation (depending on state/local laws). Here’s a brief look into why courts want your case to go to mediation: 1. Your story, your goals, your chance to be heard. Before mediation, the mediator has a...

5 Ways to Avoid Holiday Visitation Stress

5 Ways to Avoid Holiday Visitation Stress

Are you newly separated or mid-divorce with no parenting agreement/order in place?  Start the holiday visitation conversation early to avoid piling on the stress.  We have 5 ways to help you navigate these new waters: 1. Parents Decide, Not The Kids Do not discuss...

Focus On Child Support

Focus On Child Support

Here in Washington state, Governor Jay Inslee officially proclaimed that August is Child Support Awareness Month in 2021, but when did child support become “a thing?” Turns out, in the 19th century, as the USA developed more aggressive child support obligations as...

Let’s Face It – Family Law is Personal

Let’s Face It – Family Law is Personal

Few things in the legal world can get as personal as a family law case. Today, the experienced family law attorney keeps pace with changes in domestic law and court procedures. Key areas where a family law attorney can help you: “We have a child, but we’re not...

3 Tips for Preparing for a Divorce

3 Tips for Preparing for a Divorce

Your marriage is unique, and chances are, your divorce will be too. We know that when your personal life turns on its ear, just getting through the day can be difficult. That’s why we suggest that you focus on the three key areas of social media, finances, and...

Flexibility is a good tip for a faster divorce

January is almost here and with it comes a wave of new divorces. Many people think of the New Year as a time to reflect on their past and to move forward with the goals they have for the next year. For some, that goal is going to be to move on independently without a...

What do you do if you think your child may go missing?

For some parents, sharing custody is a complete nightmare. They may face threats from the other parent of having their children withheld from them. The other parent may not return them on time or may make plans without talking them through. You need to know that you...

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