Co-Parenting During the Holidays
For many divorced parents, the idea of successfully co-parenting during the holidays seems like as much of a fantasy as an elf-run toy factory at the North Pole. Do not …
Will Inflation Have an Impact on My Divorce?
How the growing rate of inflation will affect different aspects of our life seems to be a question on most of our minds these days. If you are wondering whether …
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Getting Divorced While Your Spouse is Pregnant: The Legal Issues
A divorce in itself is a transitional and difficult situation that often brings about stress. While divorce proceedings continue, so does everyday life. This means that you must continue meeting …
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5 Common Myths About Child Support
Child support can often be one of the most complicated issues in a divorce. While the marriage has come to an end, the former spouses will remain parents for the …
Do I Have To Pay Child Support If I Have No Income?
Hard-working, divorced fathers who have endured difficult times financially often ask the same question: Do I have to pay child support if I have little or no income? It’s a …
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What Happens If You Violate A Parenting Plan?
Ideally, when couples get divorced, they have discussed the details and execution of a parenting plan. If all has been handled appropriately and lawfully, disputes should be minimal and the …
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Six Child Custody Mistakes You Should Avoid
While divorce is typically hard, it’s even harder when kids are involved. You have to deal with the emotional turmoil of separating from someone you thought would be a lifetime …
Being a Good Dad During and After Your Divorce
Divorce is a big change in your life that might present unique challenges to being a good dad. You may not be able to see your children as often due …
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Child Support and Uncontested Divorce
An uncontested divorce is the fastest and easiest way to get a divorce if you have an amicable relationship with your spouse. However, if you are a parent of minor …
Uncontested Divorce in Washington State: Will It Work for You?
You and your spouse have decided to end your relationship. What are your next steps? Since Washington is a “no-fault” state, you do not have to worry about proving anything …
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The Holidays and the Psychological Effects of Divorce on Children
Divorce is difficult for everyone involved, including your kids. The holidays can be an especially difficult time for your kids. They experience a sense of excitement and nostalgia, but with …
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7 Unusual Washington State Divorce Laws
Going into a divorce, you may be overwhelmed with advice, some of which is informed and much of which is not. However, Washington state divorce laws are straightforward and can …
Legal Separation in Washington: What Does It Really Mean?
In Washington there are two ways to address the end of your marriage. Dissolution (divorce) is the common way and legally terminates the marriage. Legal Separation is a way to …
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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, …
Talking with your children about divorce
Talking with your children about divorce Divorce can be like a tsunami, and it can be extremely destabilizing for the whole family: parents and children. While parents are faced …
7 Essential Back-to-School Tips for Divorced Parents
How divorced parents can make going back-to-school less stressful We’ll share 7 tips for making the back-to-school transition easier for blended families With just a few weeks of summer …
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11 Consequences of Not Paying Child Support
Here’s why you should always pay your Child Support Attorney Jeanne Sockle weighs in on the consequences of not paying Child Support Not paying one’s child support obligation has never …
Paying Child Support for Your Stepchild
You Can Be Ordered to Pay Stepchild Support Even if You Did Not Adopt or Father a Child, You Could Still Pay Yes – You can be ordered to …
7 Creative Ways to Help Pay for Your Divorce
How to Pay for Your Divorce in Washington State 7 Ways to Pay for Divorce Attorneys & Fees with Limited Finances Are you contemplating divorce but you’re short on cash? …
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Palimony Could Be Next for Washington State
Unwed Couples Could Be Subjected to Support Orders Like Alimony for the Married, Palimony Could Be Next for Washington The line dividing the legal rights of married couples and …
Washington Child Support Formula Not Infallible
While a Step in the Right Direction, the Washington Child Support Formula Can Still Be Gamed. The Washington State Courts and Legislature have been striving for many years to create …
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A Confounding Wrinkle in Child Support Law
In our practice we see all kinds of family dramas unfold. Our clients face frustrating obstacles and confounding laws, and we take pride in being able to guide them through. …
4 Ways To Survive A Court Ordered Seminar
BEEN ASSIGNED A PARENTING SEMINAR? WE’LL HELP YOU GET THROUGH IT. When there are minor children involved in a divorce, courts often order the divorcing spouses to attend parenting classes. …
Divorce At A Wedding: Involve Your Children
Marriage is a monumental event in the lives of two people. A public sign of love and dedication, it is the beginning of a new life as husband and wife. …
When Your Children Live In A Different State: 4 Divorce Answers
If you are a parent just starting the divorce process you may be concerned about where your children are going to live and what the visitation schedule will be with …
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3 Reasons No-Fault Divorce Helps You
Washington is a No-Fault Divorce state. This means that divorce does not require that there be wrongdoing on the part of either spouse. Instead, one spouse simply has to believe …
How Is Child Support Calculated
Every state handles income for calculating child support a little differently. Generally speaking, child support is calculated based on both parents’ income. Along with income, the following factors also play …
