If you got a child with a woman you are not married to, your legal position as the biological father is not automatic. However, the law provides these fathers with options that they can choose depending on the uniqueness of their situation. If you are unsure about the most appropriate route to establish paternity, get…
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As a single Dad, you have full parental fathers’ rights in Washington State. These include the right to take part in the raising of your children, in determining their education, moral upbringing, financial support, and more. Keep one thing in mind, however, this all holds providing that the Washington State courts recognize you as the…
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If you are trying to get custody of your child (or children), being their biological father certainly helps your case. Paternity itself is a legal term that usually refers to the fact that you are the child’s biological father. It is an important determination in a Washington State custody case and carries with it an…
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As a family law firm, we know that a legal guardian is defined as a person (or corporation) that is appointed by the court to manage all the affairs of another. You, as a guardian, are tasked with the management of a person’s affairs who has been found unable to handle his or her matters.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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