Father’s Day Visitations is a Top Priority
There are always conflicting and overlapping claims by parents for the right to child visitation on a particular day, but visitation with the father on Father’s Day has to be to a top priority. It is the one day each year that has been created to recognize and honor the special relationship between children and […]
Categories: Child Custody
Winning Your Divorce Before Trial
Most divorce cases never go to trial. The day you file for divorce, your trial date is months and thousands of dollars away. Divorces are won and lost in pretrial work and negotiations. Here’s what you need to know about winning your divorce case before trial. Winning Your Divorce Case Starts With the First Step […]
Categories: Child Custody
Getting Your Kids to School is Your Job
It is important to understand your legal obligation as a parent to make sure your children actually go to school. Sometimes, people don’t take that obligation very seriously. Maybe you, or your co-parent, think your kids missing some school days isn’t a big deal. Well, you’d be wrong. The state takes school attendance very seriously […]
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Credit Card Debt and How it’s Handled in Divorce
Divorce is one of the most difficult things a person might face in their lifetime. But, it turns out, divorcing your spouse may be easier than divorcing your credit card debt. Understanding what your options are for separating yourself financially from your former spouse is a critical first step in rebuilding your life after your […]
Categories: Asset Division, Divorce, Divorce Advice, Divorce Law
How Fathers Can Win Custody
Understanding Child Custody for Fathers in Washington Winning full custody, for either party, generally requires there to be substantial evidence that one parent is a detriment to the child’s well being. There is a considerable amount of research that shows interaction from both fathers and mothers is vital to the psyche of a child. The […]
Categories: Child Custody
Which Parent Should Claim Child on Taxes
Everyone loves seeing that wonderful notification from our tax prep company saying that our taxes have been accepted by the IRS. For some, however, the notification will be of rejection. A common problem among divorced parents is the other parent claiming the child(ren) as a dependent(s) when they haven’t been given the authority via court […]
Categories: Child Custody, Divorce Law