Written by attorney Mary Commander, about 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
A parenting plan is a written document which sets forth the parenting schedule of each parent with the minor children. It also may include responsibilities and duties, as well as prohibitions during... more
Written by attorney Kelly Zinser, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Appoint Long Term Guardians for Your Child. I know that choosing a guardian is a difficult decision. Think about it - wouldn't you rather decide who will raise and love your children if you are no... more
Written by attorney Erin Dixon, over 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
The first presumption is that you would want your children to receive all of the money from your estate when they turn 18. Remember how good you were with money when you graduated from high school?... more
Written by attorney James Frederick, almost 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
The "bare bones" approach. There are different levels of estate planning. At the most basic level, people need to leave directives as to who will care for their children, in the event they are no... more
Written by attorney Bruce Givner, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
What Is a QPRT?. A QPRT is an irrevocable trust to which you transfer your residence. The QPRT lasts for a fixed number of years. You retain the right to live in the residence for that term of... more
Written by attorney William Kovatch, about 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Have a serious heart-to-heart conversation with your parents.. This is a conversation that should be based on a relationship of equals. The adult children may need to overcome the adult-child roles... more
Written by attorney Susan Nattrass, about 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Who and in What Order Do You Trust?. First, list up to 5 possible individuals or couples who would be willing to raise your children for you if you were not able to do so. You should list at least 2... more
Written by attorney Loretta Helfrich, about 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
A Shared Parenting Plan - what does that mean? A shared parenting plan is a plan that sets forth the arrangements for the parenting of a minor child or children (children that are 18 and under and... more
Written by attorney Carolyn Elsey, almost 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Why supervised visits?. A court has the authority to order supervised visitation either temporarily or permanently. The most common grounds are because the parent has (or allegedly has) a substance... more
Written by attorney Carolyn Elsey, almost 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Joint vs. Sole Custody. Washington parenting plans are governed by RCW 29.09. Although that is the dissolution statute, parenting plans entered under the paternity statute (RCW 26.26) or the non-... more
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