Can any final orders from a divorce action be modified?
May 15, 2011
Life goes on after divorce. Facts and circumstances change. Earning power and financial needs change. What is in the best interest of the children can change. After the divorce is over, and the Decree ...
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How do I obtain information about military divorces?
May 04, 2011
If you are active military you should discuss your marital problems with your Commanding Officer, and keep him/her informed of any significant changes at home or any legal actions. You should contact t...
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Cost of divorce in Washington
May 03, 2011
No one can truthfully tell you how much a divorce will cost as each divorce is unique. There are several possible contributing factors that impact the cost of the divorce including--but not limited to-...
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The importance of the parent-child relationship factor in contested divorce/custody cases
Apr 29, 2011
The Court seeks to maintain stability and continuity in the child(ren)'s life. Accordingly, the Court must decide who can best care for the child(ren) on a daily basis and communicate with the child(re...
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Can spouses get a divorce without the assistance of attorneys?
Apr 29, 2011
Of course. It happens every day. It doesn't mean it should. The State of Washington authorizes do-it-yourself divorces (i.e, "pro se") where one or both spouses represent themselves. In cases where ...
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No-fault divorce
Apr 29, 2011
What is a no-fault divorce It's a divorce where neither party is required to, or allowed to blame the other party for the disintegration of the marriage. There are no accusations and no need to prove...
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A few tips for dealing with motions hearings in Snohomish County, Washington--part 1
Mar 12, 2011
Are there page limits? YES, and the Court is pretty good about enforcing this requirement. Declarations accomaning motions for temporary orders are limited to 25 pages (including. Resonse declarati...
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Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO) in Washington
Mar 09, 2011
What is a QDRO? 1.What is a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO)?
A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is a certain type of court Order that awards a share of a retirement benefit to the ...
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Guardian Ad Litem Report in Dissolution Cases in Washington
Mar 06, 2011
What is a Guardian ad Litem Report? If a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) was appointed in your case to investigate and make custody recommendations to the Court in the child(ren)'s best interests, the report...
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How to Choose a Family Law Attorney
Mar 06, 2011
Where do I begin? AVVO is actually a pretty good start. Given all the attorneys listed--if not advertising--on this site, I would think that the potential client would not need to go below attorneys...
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