You pay child support timely, but the other parent denies you visitation. Is this legal? This is likely not legal. There are exceptions to this rule, but they are rare and happen only in extreme cases. Who pays child support? In the state of Washington, both parents...
Tacoma Washington Family Law Blog
Do you know the differences in spousal support types?
Divorcing spouses encounter many issues that require resolution when going through the legal process. Of them, spousal support may prove one of the most divisive, and this may stall progress with reaching a final agreement. Not all spousal support is the same. When...
What are legitimate reasons to deny a parent joint decision-making power?
In Washington, courts have the authority to give parenting plans the effect of a judicial order. These plans cover essential elements of care including how much time parents will spend with their children and how they will make decisions about important issues such as...
Should you consult a financial expert during divorce?
Some couples have simple divorces because they share limited property and debt or do not have children together. Others have more complex situations because they co-own real estate, have a business or shared a long marriage with many commingled assets and debts....
Tips for resolving common co-parenting disputes
When you got married, you likely did not see yourself divorced and trying to share parenting responsibilities. But this is a reality for many couples and many couples who have children together. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 746,971...
When should you tell your kids about your divorce?
Divorce can instigate major changes in your life as well as in the lives of your children. Your children may have to start splitting time between two households, attend a different school and get used to having separated parents. Even though divorce happens to many...
Can I relocate out of state with my child?
The opportunity to begin almost anew has surfaced. A remarriage is on the horizon, your child likes your new partner with plans in place to unite two different families. Happiness is a good thing to embrace. However, with the remarriage comes a planned move out of...
How blended families should handle concerns about the current health crisis
The year 2020 has been difficult, especially for blended families having to deal with health concerns, child custody challenges and distance learning needs because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The current health crisis is likely to stretch well into 2021, so...
Washington will adopt a new minor guardianship law in 2021
Starting January 1, 2021, Washington state will adopt a new law regulating minor guardianship, formerly referred to as nonparental custody. The new law will effectively replace the current nonparent custody law and allow an individual to ask for “legal guardianship”...
What Happens To Your Assets and Debts After Divorce?
Navigating your financial situation is one of the more complex factors involved in divorce. Your finances play a major role in the divorce process and can often be a particularly contentious issue. You may be wondering how certain accounts and assets are handled and...