6 Tips When Filing for Divorce in Washington State that Judges Wish You Knew, But No One Will Tell You Filing for divorce can be a daunting and complex process, especially when it comes to navigating the legal system in Washington State. There are a lot of other articles and information you can find that…
Adopting a Foster Child First of all, let us just first say thank you. Several children wait to be fostered or adopted, and changing their lives is an immeasurable step to the quality of that child’s life. If you have fostered and are now considering adoption, you are not alone. While over 1,000 children in…
Being one of the no-fault states, getting a divorce in Washington is not affected by your partner’s behavior or misbehavior. But a restraining order against them can affect the verdict on various key aspects of the divorce. If your partner threatens your well-being, children’s welfare, or community property, a restraining order might be necessary. But…
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…
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…
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…
The Attorneys at Pacific Northwest Family Law have seen hundreds of parenting plans. We’re often called on the fix and amend the parenting plans that people got working with other attorneys or they created when they tried to save money by doing it themselves. Here are eleven ways you can screw up your parenting plan…
Nearly 50% of all people married in the last twenty years are already divorced or will get divorced. Why? We don’t exactly know. Maybe it’s that we’re living longer – or maybe it’s the impact of technology. Either way, divorces are more common than ever. And if there are kids in the mix – then…
Fathers have a lot of rights that many people don’t know about. Read on to learn what you don’t know about fathers’ rights. There are more than five million domestic disputes that hit the courts every year; yet of these, only 14% of the parents’ granted custody of their children are fathers. Fathers have certain…