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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...
Some people here in Washington and throughout the country have taken shoplifting to a whole new level. Thanks in part to the organizing power of social media, large numbers of people have descended on everything from home improvement superstores to high-end retail...
Suppose you are incapacitated by a sudden illness or a serious injury and cannot communicate effectively. Who would make medical decisions for you, and how would they know what you truly want? These are some of the challenging questions that can arise in such...
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...
Military servicemembers, like everyone else in Washington, can end up arrested for seemingly victimless crimes. Driving under the influence (DUI) arrests often occur during traffic stops, which means that they may take place even when someone’s alleged impairment has...
A will is one of the many documents included in an estate plan. It’s often the first document people make. You may not fully understand how a will works and why you need one. Here’s what you should know: 1. Why is a will important? By making a will, you can help your...
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...
You might not want to talk to your children about your estate plan, and they might not want to hear you talk about your inevitable death. Yet, discussing your estate plan is a wise idea. As a freak accident could take you from them tomorrow, it’s best to have the chat...
One of the top reasons that people give, if you ask them why they don’t yet have an estate plan, is just that they think they’re too young to make one. They know that they are legally allowed to make one, of course. Anyone can after reaching 18 years old. But they...
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’re considering or about to begin the process of divorce, you’re likely not thinking about estate planning. Nonetheless, divorce is one of those life events that warrants some changes to any existing plans you may have. Some changes can be made at any time,...
As military personnel, if you’re accused of committing a crime your case will need to be heard by the General Court Martial. Before a case reaches this point, however, an investigation will need to have taken place. This is the purpose of an Article 32 hearing. It’s...
People too often treat traffic offenses like they don't really matter. The average adult in Washington will admit to violating traffic laws on a regular basis. Many people habitually exceed the posted speed limit, drive while under the influence and run red lights...
Estate planning involves making significant decisions in terms of who will benefit from your savings and assets should you become incapacitated. Perhaps, more importantly than this, your estate plan can also outline contingency plans for your young children. In your...
Life can be pretty unpredictable. You can be healthy in one minute and incapacitated in the other. It could be due to a sudden illness or an accident that leaves you with limited bodily functions and unable to make decisions on matters that affect you. Picture...
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,...
If you’ve never made an estate plan until now, then you likely don’t know what’s all included in one. For many people, an estate plan is an itemization of assets, who’ll inherit those assets and final wishes, typically relating to their funeral. An estate plan has so...
