There are no federal guidelines that pertain to the rights you have as grandparents to see your grandchildren or stay a part of their lives. Usually, the parents have full control. If you have had a strong relationship before the divorce, you have the option to fight for an agreement to be arranged allowing you…
Marijuana use, both medical and recreational, has been legal in Washington state for some years now. You may know people who regularly use it, or even yourself may be a frequent user. Legally speaking, using marijuana should not affect your family law case. But this is not always the case because even medical marijuana could…
Divorce mediation is a process of negotiations. Facilitated by a trained, neutral mediator, it can cut down on court costs by speeding up the divorce negotiations. It is not a form of marriage counseling. Unlike with marital counseling, the goal of divorce mediation is not to reconcile differences in the marriage, but instead, to find…
Divorce unleashes different kinds of emotions, and often, parents are caught up in their pain and suffering to notice the emotional turmoil their kids are enduring. Whereas adults have learned to cope through the years, children are still developing their coping mechanisms and may not even know how to express their feelings, let alone deal…
Washington is a solid no-fault divorce state. The laws regarding divorce were changed so that those involved can be granted a divorce by claiming nearly anything as an irreconcilable difference. Although adultery or other possible legalities may not be used against you, dating may have different side effects on your divorce proceedings. Remember, you are…
Because every child is different, every child custody and child support dispute in the State of Washington is unique. A Washington State parent who is involved in one of these disputes will need personalized legal advice and representation from a Washington family law attorney. In the State of Washington, every child has the absolute legal…
Adoption is almost always one of the most wonderful events that a family can experience. Every year, thousands of children are adopted in the United States. If you are adopting a child in the State of Washington, you should have the advice and guidance of a Washington adoption attorney. In the U.S., adoption is a…
When a couple divorces in the State of Washington, each spouse must disclose specifics about their incomes, debts, assets, and properties. If you don’t believe that the spouse you’re divorcing will make an honest disclosure, you’ll need a good divorce attorney on your side. When a marriage is in trouble, and a divorce becomes imminent,…
Each year, more than 100,000 children are adopted in the United States. Most adoptions proceed smoothly, and for most families, adoption is a joyous event. If you are considering adoption in Washington’s Tri-Cities area, you should be advised by a good Washington adoption attorney. The adoption of a child severs the legal ties between one…