There are situations where it is appropriate to terminate a parent's rights to their child at that time. People make mistakes and perhaps you had a hard time caring for your children at one point. Fortunately, Washington is among the few states that allow for...

Divorcing Washington couples may want to aim for an amicable divorce. This type of divorce is civil and almost always uncontested. This means you do not have to deal with lengthy court battles.  Unfortunately, you may find it hard to achieve uncontested divorce. But...

When it comes to divorce and finances, most couples are concerned about how to divvy up their shared assets. If you and your spouse frequently used credit to pay for things during your marriage, the question of how this debt may be handled will also arise.  U.S. News...

Divorce is among one of the most life changing events that you can experience. Despite the negatives, divorce can also be a fresh start. It can be a way to revive your family’s stability. When there are children involved with a divorce, you must set aside your...

While emotional abuse is typically not obvious like physical abuse is, it can be just as devastating to the victim. Emotional abuse may take a while to identify, and by the time it happens, the victim may be in a real low spot. However, for those who get out of the...

If you are a Washington dad but were not married to your child’s mother at the time of his or her birth, it may shock you to learn that you have no parental rights to your child and (s)he may well have no father listed on his or her birth certificates. Unfortunately,...

As a newly divorced parent, you may have quite an adjustment ahead of you as you learn to navigate your new life in Washington. While learning how to make the divorce process as smooth as possible, do yourself (and your kids) a favor and learn how to communicate with...

Divorce is hard on the whole family, but it is especially difficult for the children caught in the middle. While you may be in the process of rebuilding your life, do not forget that your kids may need assistance in that area as well. Here are a few tips to help your...

When couples in Washington decide to get a divorce, you may be wondering if there is any way to avoid the difficult legal battles that so many divorcing couples seem to run into. Fortunately for you, there are ways to achieve an uncontested divorce, and you may be...

There are many divorces across the United States and here in the Greater Seattle Area every year. Some of those divorces only affect the persons involved in the marriage, but many of them also have children involved. If you are going through a divorce and are worried...