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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The holidays can be a bright and joyful time full of laughs and memories. Every parents wants to be present for Thanksgiving dinner or Christmas day with their children. Sharing small moments during the holiday season can make memories that last a lifetime. But for...
Helping children cope with adoption is something we don't always expect during the adoption process. Adopting a child is a beautiful and life changing event. Some people hope their whole lives to be able to give a child a loving home. But for families with biological...