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…
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…
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…
You already know that divorce is never easy. When children are involved, the difficulties multiply. If you and your spouse are parents who are divorcing, try to work out your own child custody agreement, or a judge will do it for you. A Washington family law attorney can help. In the state of Washington, custody…
Parents have the right to seek child custody and child visitation. Seeking custody or visitation rights holds true for parents irrespective of the situation of things between the partners, that is, whether they were married or not as of when the child was born. Similar to all other child custody cases, child custody in an…
Parents in the parent-child relationship are expected to cater to the needs and welfare of their children. With these expectations come some basic rights and responsibilities that must be fulfilled to a reasonable extent and can be informed to you by a Washington family lawyer. Parents are by the law granted an automatic authority to…
Grandparents often become an important part of children’s lives, forming an unbreakable bond that transcends material benefits. However, this bond between grandparents and grandchildren may be threatened by the health of the parent’s relationship. When parents choose to get divorced, more often than not, the decision has a ripple effect on all parties involved including…
Do you always need a lawyer for divorce? Not necessarily, but certain situations definitely call for it. Here are 5 signs you should seek outside help.