Most of the time, when parents in Washington get divorced, they end up with mutual decision-making authority. In other states, this is what you might call “legal custody,” and it’s effectively the parents’ right to have a say in key decisions, such as education,...
Child Custody
Can a parent pay child support and be denied visitation?
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...
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...
Five rules to maintain a peaceful joint custody agreement
Sometimes, parents may put off divorce because they want to spare their children from experiencing grief. However, avoiding a divorce does not mean that your household will be free from strife. Conversely, getting a divorce is not always a negative thing in the long...
Getting a divorce with children in the picture
Divorce is not a decision many people make or take lightly. It is something that two people may come to after unhappiness and discord. If your marriage is ending and you have children, you may feel wary of the divorce process. You have heard horror stories about...