When you and your spouse file for divorce, how much of your case information is secret? Who has access to your information and what type of access do they have? In general, most court proceedings and records are open to the public. Anyone can attend a hearing in open court, and court records are available…
Ideally, every divorcing couple would treat each other with respect and negotiate a settlement agreement which fits each person’s needs. In the real world, divorces are often messy, and some spouses may play dirty to get what they want. Unfortunately, this means that many people have had their reputations tarnished by false allegations in divorce…
In 2012, the Washington Supreme Court made the state the first in the country to allow non-lawyers to practice law in limited areas, namely, family law. The changes to the rules led to the creation of a new designation of legal professionals known as Limited Licensed Legal Technicians (LLLTs). LLLT Program To become an LLLT,…
Families come in all different shapes and sizes. As a result of divorce, remarriage, or separation, many of today’s Washingtonians have a family that consists of stepchildren, half siblings, or adopted children. While you may view all your children equally, the law will make a distinction between your biological and non-biological children in the event…
Married in Mexico, divorced in the Dominican? For many couples, foreign countries aren’t just for weddings. The rise of “destination divorces” is attracting separating couples to exotic locations for a weekend of relaxation and paperwork. Why would a couple want to go on vacation together to get a divorce? For many of these couples, they…
Pacific Northwest Family Law understands that the end of a marriage is never easy. A divorce can turn your entire world upside down. Every aspect of your life may be in flux. Your residence, standard of living, relationships with your children, and daily routine may all be changing. Your emotions may be in turmoil as…