Everett, WA
Family Lawyer at Everett, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation ... +5 more
What is a Motion for Temporary Orders in a Washington dissolution case? When a dissolution case (or any family-law related case, actually--separation, paternity, parentage, etc..) is initiated, eithe...
See Full GuideA few practical insights into marriage and its ramifications in the State of Washington (part 1) The Washington laws regarding marriage are set forth in the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) under 26....
See Full GuideWhat can a parent do to change a (final) Parenting Plan (part 1)? Despite the best of intentions, Parenting Plans don't always go according to "plan" for a number of reasons. The Court intentionally...
See Full GuideThe effect of divorce on children This is obviously a complicated issue, more a psychological issue than a legal issue. In divorce cases--whether or not contested or amicable, but certainly moreso wi...
See Full GuideWhat if the parties' disagree on how to follow a parenting plan? This problem can be greatly minimized if an experienced, knowledgeable and careful attorney does the drafting. Unfortunately, that is...
See Full GuideWhat is the role of a Guardian ad Litem (GAL)? In an action involving custody of a child (e.g., divorce, separation, paternity/parentage, residential schedule action, third party custody, and even gu...
See Full GuideHow does the Court decide whose parenting plan to approve? If separating parents can agree on a parenting plan for their child(ren), the Court will generally go along with it unless it's pretty clear...
See Full GuideWhat is a parenting plan? A parenting plan is a legal document that describes the the basic arrangements for caring for the parties' child(ren) including where the child(ren) will reside, who will ma...
See Full GuideWhat is spousal maintenance? Spousal maintenance (a.k.a., alimony) is the financial support that one spouse is Court Ordered to provide to another spouse during divorce, separation, or invalidity pro...
See Full GuideHow should property and debt be divided between divorcing spouses? In the event of a divorce, legal separation, or annulment, responsibility for property and debt division must be determined. The te...
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