it is added together to determine how much total support is required for the children. Once a combined support figure is calculated, a proportionate share of the support is awarded…
Probate in Washington
will to the Court and the appointment of a personal representative (PR) to collect, manage and settle the estate. The PR, with the guidance of a lawyer, is responsible for…
Personal Injury Damages
COMPENSATORY LOSS The law permits recovery of all “general damages” for loss which includes pain, suffering, fright, shock, nervousness, humiliation, embarrassment, anxiety, and loss of services to your spouse….
Adoption Placement Report
Once the child has been placed in a home and in all step parent adoptions, a social worker does a Post Placement Report. This interview and report communicates to the…
Negligent Driving
endanger a person or property and the driver exhibits the effects of having consumed alcohol or an illegal drug. Sometimes a DUI charge will be amended or reduced to a…
Retirement Plans in Washington Divorce – QDRO
to determine its value in today’s dollars. This benefit can then be awarded to one spouse and offset with other assets to the other spouse. The other method is to…
Modification of Spousal Maintenance in Washington
The provisions for spousal maintenance in a Decree of Dissolution can be modified if there has been a substantial change in circumstances. An example would be if one or…
Attorney Fees
Family Law: Attorney Fees In family law actions (divorce, legal separation or declaration of invalidity), it is typical for the Court to address the issue of attorney fees. By…
Income of a Self Employed Person
to pay of the parties, and their income is a critical component of their ability to pay. It is not uncommon for a self employed person to understate their income….
Family Law Definitions
paid by one parent to the other for the support of their children. In Washington State there is a state schedule based upon the comparative net incomes of the parents….