Family Law

Adoption can be a good option if you want to become a parent but wish to remain single and independent. More people, from celebrities to ordinary Americans, are adopting without a spouse or domestic partner. In Washington, no law exists barring singles from adopting a...

Recently, the divorce rate is going up for adults aged 50 and older in the U.S. For everyone who is younger than them, the divorce rate is going down. What is it about aging that seems to be increasingly leading to divorce? There are a number of different things to...

Even when a child’s parents are on excellent terms with one another, if they are no longer married or romantically involved, they may find co-parenting to be challenging at times. On the other end of the co-parenting spectrum are former spouses or romantic partners...

You’ve likely heard that nearly half of all marriages end in divorce -- but nobody starts off a marriage expecting divorce to happen to them (although maybe they should). Why does divorce happen so often? Here’s what you should know: 1. Communication trouble...

In Washington State, property division during a divorce follows the principle of community property.  However, determining who gets the house specifically involves various factors and considerations. While not all of them apply to every situation, here are some of the...

Child custody can make a divorce more complicated. With both parties fighting for their parental rights, the court will consider several factors to give orders in the child's best interest. However, things may change later, and the existing order may no longer work....

Discussing prenuptial agreements (prenups) with a partner is associated with negative feelings. Some people have attested that it feels like they are planning for a divorce before even the marriage starts. Nonetheless, a prenup can protect both parties. Further, many...

When couples in Washington who share minor children divorce, the state requires that parenting plans be put into place as those once-romantic relationships evolve into co-parenting relationships. Parenting plans are legally binding documents that detail the...

Property division is among the major issues during divorce. For separating spouses, each may need guidance as to how to divide retirement plans such as 401(k)s or pensions. Granted, this is a complex task. However, the division of retirement investments can be...

If you have kids when going through a divorce, it can be more challenging. Divorce affects kids in different ways. However, staying together for the kids is also not beneficial. It is unhealthy for them to grow up in a home with a lot of arguments and hostility. Thus,...