Family Law: Understanding the King County Case Schedule Order and its Deadlines What is the King County Case Schedule Order? When you file for divorce or for modification of a parenting plan in King County, or start a parentage action, the Clerk will hand you (or your lawyer, if you have one) a mysterious four-page […]
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Social Security Benefits
Family Law: Social Security Benefits After Divorce Why Stay Married For Ten Years? If your marriage is nearing the ten-year mark, and you’re thinking of getting a divorce, here’s one reason to stick around for a little while–at least if your spouse earns more money than you do. Under current Social Security laws, a divorced […]
Procedure of Divorce
Family Law: Procedure in Divorce The following is a description of the possible procedure involved in a divorce in Washington state. Commencement: A dissolution of marriage is a difficult process which you must go through in order to end your marriage. It is commenced by one party (petitioner) filing a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. […]
Parent Behavior Toward Children
Family Law: Parent Behavior Toward Children If you love your children, avoid involving them in your dissolution or custody disputes. The information below is something that everyone should follow, no matter how angry or upset they are toward their former partner. Do not poison your child’s mind against the other parent by discussing his or […]
Third Party – Grandparent Custody
Family Law: Third Party – Grandparent Custody in Washington There used to be a specific statutory section governing third party or grandparent custody cases (RCW 26.10). Third party referred to anyone other than the biological parents (grandparents, aunts, uncles, other friends and neighbors), who wants to seek custody of the child. Third parties were able […]
Equity in Family Home in Divorce
Family Law: Equity in Family Home in Divorce When a couple divorces in Washington, the equity in the family home is divided along with the other community property in a fair and equitable manner. If the parties are in agreement, the house can be sold and the equity split between them. The Court will rarely […]
Temporary Order in Divorce
Family Law: Temporary Order in Washington Divorce In King County, the trial date for a dissolution is set for approximately eleven (11) months from the time of filing. While awaiting the trial, either party may move the Court for Temporary Orders, including temporary spousal maintenance, Temporary Parenting Plan, temporary child support, and restraining orders. The […]
Domestic Violence
Family Law: Domestic Violence The ending of a relationship may be one of the most stressful times in a person’s life. The actions and reactions of the parties involved may precipitate angry feelings and it is sometimes necessary to obtain Court orders to protect against physical harm. The Court will issue orders where there is […]
Paternity in Washington
Family Law: Paternity in Washington When a child’s parents’ are not married, an action to establish paternity can be initiated by a Court proceeding under the Uniform Parentage Act. An action to establish parentage may be initiated by the State of Washington, through the prosecuting attorney, or by a private party. The Court will also […]
Legal Separation
Family Law: Legal Separation in Washington A married party may initiate an action for legal separation in lieu of divorce in Washington. A legal separation allows the parties to remain married but ends the economic community, allowing each to retain his or her earnings and be solely responsible for his or her debts incurred after […]