Will spousal maintenance automatically terminate?

The language from the decree says the minimum amount of time that maintenance is to be paid but doesn't state the maximum. It is ambiguous and...

What happens if the noncustodial parent refuses to go to mediation before the trial date?

There is a local rule that recently went into effect requiring mediation before you can confirm the trial. Without being able to confirm the trial...

I agree with the out of state attorney who suggests requesting terms/attorney's fees for frivolous motions. For a parenting dispute, under...

Washington state - separate interest in LLC

Property acquired before marriage, by separate gift or separate inheritance is separate property. Property acquired during the marriage and...

Mother Custody

In Washington the basic principle is that both parents should be able to continue to have a good relationship with their child after a divorce...

Does my daughter continue to receive child support in wa state if she attends college

You need to look at the current child support order. Attending college is called "post-secondary education" in that order. Sometimes that...

After posting I realized that a correction may be appropriate. The county where the lis pendens gets filed may not be the county where the case is...

You are stating that you have a dispute about how your mother's will is probated. A probate case is where the issue gets resolved. A list...

Post-Secondary Education Support - Starts When?

The arbitrator will have discretion to continue child support over the summer and that is often ordered. It is also discretionary about whether...

Is arbitration cosidered a district court matter and what would be the arbitrators limit?

An arbitrator is chosen by the parties to decide the dispute. The arbitrator can be but is not required to be a judge or attorney. The parties...