Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is a term used to describe methods of settling disputes without the formality of a formal court hearing, such as a trial or Motion for Temporary Orders. Throughout the course of any case, we always employ the most common method of dispute resolution: the art of informal negotiation. The alternative dispute […]
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Seven Divorce Tips
Family Law: Divorce Tips If you are considering filing for divorce, below are 7 divorce tips to consider doing before filing: Copy Important Records: Make copies of important records such as tax returns with all schedules (at least three tax years), pay stubs, bank records (account statements and checking account registers), investment records, title/deeds for […]
Contempt Hearings in Washington
Family Law: Contempt If a parent fails to comply with residential provisions of a Court-ordered Parenting Plan, the parent who is denied access to the child may initiate a contempt action by filing a motion to coerce the other parent to comply with the Order. The non-complying parent can be sanctioned by the Court by […]
Modification of Parent Plan
Family Law: Modification of Parenting Plan If a substantial change in the circumstances of the child or the other parent has occurred since the entry of the Parenting Plan or Residential Schedule, based on new facts that have arisen or that were unknown to the Court at the time of the prior decree or plan, […]
Relocation of Children
Family Law: Relocation of Children In 2000, a new statute was enacted in Washington which codifies each parties’ rights and responsibilities before, during and after a parent seeks to move away with a child. Under the new relocation statute, if the person with whom the child resides a majority of the time plans to move, […]
Parenting Plan Evaluation
Family Law: Parenting Plan Evaluation In order to assist the Court in determination of parenting arrangements and the entry of a permanent Parenting Plan, the Washington Court may require a parenting plan evaluation, an investigation or evaluation by a professional experienced in such matters. The evaluator may be appointed by the Court, on its own […]
Dispute Resolution Options in Parenting Plan
Family Law: Dispute Resolution Options in Parenting Plans Introduction–Three Methods. All parents going through a dissolution learn that the parenting plan required by the Washington State Parenting Act must specify a dispute resolution method as a part of the plan. The dispute resolution section always appears in Part III of the plan, as mandated by […]
Decision Making in Parenting Plans
Family Law: Decision Making in Parenting Plans Parents have the responsibility to make decisions and perform other parental functions necessary for the care and growth of their minor children. In Washington, a Parenting Plan contains a provision for decision making authority. The Parenting Plan allocates decision making authority solely to one parent or jointly to […]
Residential Time in Parenting Plans
Family Law: Residential Time in Parenting Plans In an action between married parents – either dissolution or legal separation – residential time arrangements are provided for in the Parenting Plan. In a paternity action – that which involves unmarried parents – a Residential Schedule only may be entered, or a Parenting Plan will be required […]
Parenting Plan in Divorce
Family Law: Parenting Plan A Parenting Plan is a document that addresses the issues associated with making arrangements for children, traditionally referred to as custody and visitation issues. In Washington, a Parenting Plan specifically sets forth the respective rights and responsibilities of both parents regarding their children. If married parents of minor children are seeking […]