Relocation of Children in Washington
Apr 20, 2016
A summary of the child relocation statute in Washington. Background In 2000, a new statute was enacted in Washington which codifies each parties' rights and responsibilities before, during and after a...
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Modification of Custody in Washington
Apr 20, 2016
Helpful information on the legal standards to modify a Parenting Plan in Washington. Background If a substantial change in the circumstances of the child or the other parent has occurred since the ent...
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What Age Can Child Decide Where to Live?
Apr 20, 2016
Information about what input a child has on where they live in a divorce and if they can decide. Background In Washington, can a child decide where they will live in a divorce process? The simple ans...
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Third Party Custody in Washington
Apr 20, 2016
Helpful information about third party (non-parental) custody in Washington. Background There is a specific statutory section governing third party or grandparent custody cases (RCW 26.10). Third party...
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Prenuptial Agreement in Washington
Apr 20, 2016
Background information about prenuptial agreements in Washington. Background A Prenuptial Agreement is a contract entered into by two people before their marriage. They redefine the laws of the State ...
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Legal Separation in Washington
Apr 20, 2016
Information about legal separation in Washington. Background A married party may initiate an action for legal separation in lieu of divorce in Washington. A legal separation allows the parties to rema...
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Name Change in Washington Divorce
Apr 20, 2016
In a legal action for Legal Separation or Dissolution of Marriage, either party has the option to have a name change. That may be changing your name back to your maiden name, or to any other name you...
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Contempt in Washington
Apr 20, 2016
Information about contempt in the State of Washington. Background If a parent fails to comply with residential provisions of a Court-ordered Parenting Plan, the parent who is denied access to the chil...
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Community Property in Divorce
Apr 20, 2016
How community and separate property are divided in a divorce in the State of Washington. Background Washington is a Community property state. Upon dissolution, the Court must distribute all the proper...
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Annulment - Declaration of Invalidity
Apr 20, 2016
An overview of Declaration of Invalidity in Washington, frequently referred to as an annulment. Background Annulment (Declaration of Invalidity) in Washington FacebookTwitterGoogle+PrintE-mail T...
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