In most divorce cases in Washington, child support comes to an end once a child turns 18. Many parents often wonder what will happen to their children who may soon be turning 18 and have plans to attend college or vocational school. With the current student loan crisis in the country, it’s nearly impossible for…
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…
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…
Are you attempting to get a divorce in Washington? Divorce can be complicated, so the more you know, the better. Here’s your complete guide to WA divorce.
Child support orders can be reviewed and updated every three years or sooner if a parent has experienced a loss in income due to termination of employment or incarceration. Parents must continue their child support payments up until the child turns 18, as noted in the child support agreement. It’s required by law. If you and your…
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…
The legal standards and procedures for modifying court orders after your divorce depends largely on the type of modification you are looking for. Parenting plans, child support, and spousal support can be changed based on a substantial change in circumstance. Changing the division of assets and debts, on the other hand, are much more difficult to…
There are several different options for enforcing a child support order that are allowable under federal and state law. When a parent has a court order to pay child support and fails to pay as ordered, the consequences can be quite severe. Many of these enforcement techniques negatively affect a non-paying parent’s career opportunities. The…