Restraining orders are commonly taken up against the non-custodial parent, and the situation is usually remedied by having supervised visitation. But when the custodial parent unleashes violence on the non-custodial parent, the solutions become more complicated. Many such parents wonder what might happen to their children, especially when they take a restraining order against the…
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…
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…
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…
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…