For many stepparents, their new partner’s children are as much a part of their new family as any of his or her biological children. Stepparents can help fill a parental role in their stepchild’s life, and often form lasting familial bonds with their stepchildren. When a stepparent and a biological parent separate, any children involved…
Much of the information the average person believes he or she knows about child support is based on rumor, myth and what they saw on TV. This type of misinformation can set parents up to feel disappointed when their case is finally over. Here are the most common misconceptions many parents have when they consult…
Most people are not in the habit of creating a written contract every time they make a promise to another person. In society, we expect that people will keep their promises, and many people put great stock in always keeping their word. However, without a written contract, how much is an oral agreement or promise…
Divorce not only brings a change of lifestyle but also often a change of address as well. Are you trying to decide where to live next? Looking for a fresh start in a new town? Well, lucky for you the attorneys at Pacific Northwest Family Law are more than just legal eagles. Let’s begin with…
The overlap between dating a new person and divorcing your spouse is a difficult time, even though you are not cheating on your spouse it can still be an awkward position to be in and questions may pop up. Such as when you are in the midst of a divorce, are you even allowed to…
Are kids in “custody” spending more time with mom, dad, or is it equal? And who is doing the deciding – the parents or the courts? Children in sole custody situations are usually with the mother. This is not that surprising but still, the fact that only 1 in 6 custodial parents are fathers seems…
You say you can’t make your child support payments. The first question is – why? The next step is to take action in the form of notification. Child support payments can be modified but only in certain circumstances. It is crucial to follow the proper procedures in a timely fashion because the reality is that…
More and more people these days stay together because they believe they can’t afford to get a divorce. For those who truly have no money, they may qualify for pro bono legal representation through organizations like the Benton-Franklin Legal Aid Society. For others, the cost of divorce may be a daunting expense, but here are…
Parents who are owed child support will not have the right to collect it indefinitely. Whether or not you can still enforce a child support depends on the terms of your support agreement as well as the age of your child or Children. If you are owed back child support, it is important to take…