Steven Scott Burkhalter's Guides

Steven Scott Burkhalter
Edmonds Litigation Lawyer.
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THE PRENUP BASICS: FAIRNESS & FULL DISCLOSURE

Written by attorney Steven Burkhalter, 10 months ago.

I have increasingly been asked about prenuptial agreements. Maybe it is the warm weather (unless you live in western Washington), the fear of the unknown, a prior divorce, or just a way to protect oneself in the unfortunate event things dont work out. As with almost any contract...

WASHINGTON STATE HB 1565: MODIFYING/TERMINATING THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTION ORDER

Written by attorney Steven Burkhalter, 11 months ago.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEFINED. Domestic violence is defined as (a) Physical harm, bodily injury, assault, or the infliction of fear of imminent physical harm, bodily injury or assault, between family or household members; (b) sexual assault of one family or household member by anothe...

Terminating Parental Rights in a Private Adoption v. Third Party Custody

Written by attorney Steven Burkhalter, about 1 year ago.

This guide demonstrates the burdens placed on a nonparent when seeking to adopt a child over the objection of a natural parent where the natural parent has failed to perform parental obligations (past performance) versus the burdens placed on a nonparent when seeking to obtain le...

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