To continue from last week’s post, here are more questions frequently asked by Washington clients involved in family law cases: Am I allowed to move? When an unmarried parent wants to move they have to consider how their move may impact their relationship with their child. With that in mind, many…
In family law, we see a wide variety of cases; family law cases can vary as much as the families involved in the cases do. That said, there are some similar issues and questions that come up in our cases. This is a FAQ list for Washington State family law…
Many people that come into our office hoping to “legally separate” from their spouse are unsure what being legally separated actually means. In many cases, when we explain what a legal separation is, people decide that a legal separation is not what they are looking for. In many cases, they…
Most divorces include the division of property. In some cases, especially those with limited assets, this can be a very simple, straightforward process. However, in cases involving complex assets, especially those of high-value, the process can be much more complicated. In these more complicated cases, it may be necessary to…
In many family law cases, the parties choose to use a dispute resolution method other than going to court. In some family law cases, parties are actually required to participate in the alternative dispute resolution process before they will be permitted access to the courts. No matter what the reason…
If children are involved in a family law case, there is sometimes a need for temporary child support. Fortunately, Washington State has a procedure for obtaining temporary child support. Temporary child support is child support that the court orders to be paid by one parent to the other for the…
Sometimes people wait to consult with a family law attorney until after their case has progressed too far and there are less options for an attorney to use to help them. Obviously it is best that you speak with a family law attorney whenever you have questions about how the…
Retirement assets can be a substantial part of a couple’s financial portfolio. This is especially true for couple’s that have worked a long time in their careers and those nearing retirement age. In many cases, the division of these assets is necessary to effectuate a just and equitable division of…
The discovery process is one of the most important parts of many Washington family law cases. The discovery process is the process by which both parties in a family law case obtain information and/or documentation from the other party or third parties. During the process many different types of information may…
Most people that hire attorneys to represent them are concerned about how much they will be spending on their attorney and other court fees. While good representation is invaluable when so much is at stake, there are ways that you can reduce your legal costs without sacrificing having the best…