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...
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Can divorce mediation give you a new lease on life?
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...
How can I help my child through a divorce?
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...
Can a batterer intervention program help me stop the abuse cycle?
If you have recognized the signs of abusive behavior in yourself, you might already be on the path to breaking the cycle. Completing a batterer intervention program could help you further your commitment to change. GoodTherapy explains that domestic violence is most...
How can I get my home back after foreclosure?
Foreclosing on your home in Washington can be devastating, but all is not loss. With Washington’s Redemption Law you may be able to get the home you love back. The law allows for you as the debtor to buy back your property following certain conditions. The Washington...
Preparing for your new life after divorce
Living single again after years of being part of a couple may be a bit of a financial shock, and while you are going through the stress of the divorce, you may not want to face those changes yet. However, if you recognize and plan for those changes during your...
What is restorative justice?
On this blog, we often use the term "redemption law" when discussing ways to give people a second chance after they have been convicted of a crime. Another term that some of our readers may have seen is "restorative justice." The two concepts are different in many...
CROPS option helps those who don’t qualify for expungement
The past is in the past, but unfortunately it doesn't always stay there. Oftentimes, many individuals with a criminal record are finding it hard to turn their lives around. Growing out of the mistakes of a person's past takes courage and maturity. However, a better...
Can you erase your criminal record?
After you have been tried and convicted of a crime, paid any fees and served any required time behind bars, you may feel that you have paid your debt to society and you should start with a clean slate. Unfortunately, many people find that having a criminal conviction...
What does a DUI arrest mean for your license?
Being accused of drunk driving is incredibly serious here in Washington. A conviction on DUI charges can lead to jail time, hefty fines and other consequences that can change a person’s life. And a DUI case can have major impacts on a person long before trial....