Are you looking for an experienced attorney to do a DCFS or DSHS (public agency) adoption for you? Washington State Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) or Division…
Understanding a Case Schedule
requirement that the case continue until that date–a dissolution, for example, can be finalized ninety-one days after service and filing, if the parties are in agreement, or if the respondent…
When to Change Your Will
…a new will would need to be prepared disinheriting the separated spouse. Divorce: The will is revoked as to a divorced spouse, so former provisions for the spouse may pass…
Disposition of Property Outside Probate
the “out of probate” dispositions you have put in place. People also forget that some very common non-probate property arrangements – like life insurance and retirement plan beneficiary designations –…
Probate in Washington
…the valid claims of creditors; transfer title to real property and certain personal property to the heirs; and file a Declaration of Completion with the Court to complete the probate….
Child Support
support schedule. The legislative intent is to ensure that child support orders meet a child’s basic needs and provide support commensurate with the parents income, resources, and standard of living….
Effective Court Declaration
penalty of perjury acceptable to the court, and what makes a court declaration effective? Formal Requirements for a Valid Court Declaration The person writing the declaration (the “declarant”) must be…
Child Support Arrearage
…support payments and going after those who did not comply with their part of the arrangement. Arrearages. Overdue child support payments are called arrearages. This can occur because of a…
Alternative Dispute Resolution
of a Judge or Family Law Commissioner. The parties agree that the arbitrator will have the power to fully and fairly decide their dispute. Arbitrations are usually less formal than…
When Does Child Support End?
…child’s senior year of high school when we know where they will attend and what the cost will be. You will want to get this addressed before the support obligation…