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How to Talk to Aging Parents About Elder Care
If you're wondering how to talk to aging parents about elder care, there are some key tips to keep in mind. First, treat your aging parents with respect. It's important to avoid passive-aggressiveness and finger-pointing. Secondly, plan for future declines. This will...

What is a Postnuptial Agreement and How Can Couples Benefit From One
What is a Postnuptial Agreement? A postnuptial agreement is a document created after a marriage has taken place. Postnuptial agreements are signed when both spouses in a marriage decide to draft one in order to come to an agreement about what will happen to their...

What Post-secondary Support is and When is it Awarded
In our recent blog about how child support is determined we touched lightly on post-secondary support. Today, we dive deeper into what post-secondary support is and when it may be deemed necessary by the court. What is Post-secondary Support? When a couple with...

How to Establish Parentage in 2022
The process of establishing parentage is important for married couples, divorced couples, domestic partners, and expectant expectant mothers to understand, as this process legally states who is (and isn’t) considered a parent to a child. To establish parentage...

Managing Child Custody Disputes
Managing custody disputes and parenting time can be one of the most troublesome parts of divorce or separation. Parents can resolve authority alone or surrender matters to an adjudicator to choose preliminary. An adjudicator will plan a parenting course that keeps a...

How Child Support is Calculated in Washington State
The Washington State Support Schedule dictates how child support is calculated in Washington. The court utilizes the information detailed in this support schedule to define terms, identify legal guardians, and calculate monthly child support payments. What is Child...

Understanding Minor and Legal Guardianships
Minor and legal guardianships are appointed when an individual is deemed by the court system to be unable to look after and care for themselves. Guardians are appointed to individuals (legally termed wards) of all ages, from minors, individuals who may be medically...

What constitutes marital property in Washington State
Distribution of assets can be the determining factor in how long it takes for a divorce procedure to go through. This is because it can take a while to determine exactly who gets what when trying to split up marital assets. What constitutes marital property...

4 Tips for Adoptive Parents to Support Children During the Holidays
The holidays are filled with laughter, smiles, and special moments shared between friends and family. As parents we may be focusing on how to make this Christmas the most magical one yet for those we love. However, if you’re an adoptive parent the holidays are an...