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...
Year: 2021
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...