In the past, Lincoln County was the preferred county in Washington to file for divorces prepared by paralegals. The reason was because paralegals could not appear in court, and Lincoln County was the only county in Washington that would allow the entry of a Decree without personal testimony. Therefore, paralegals would prepare the documents for […]
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Power of Attorney for Children
Do you have a Power of Attorney for your adult children? Do you realize the possible need for one and the potential consequence of not having one? A Power of Attorney is a document that allows another person to make decisions and sign documents on your behalf. These are important documents in estate planning. Typically […]
Trust Wills for Minor Children
If you have minor children, they cannot inherit your estate directly when you die. If they were to inherit while minors, a Court supervised Guardianship would have to be set up to manage the estate. The Court would then decide who the guardian is, and control when, if and how the estate is used for […]
Grounds for Divorce
Family Law: Grounds for Divorce in Washington What are the grounds for divorce or dissolution of marriage in Washington? Washington is a no-fault divorce state. That means that you do not have to prove any specific grounds for a divorce. The only legal basis for a dissolution of marriage (divorce) in the State of Washington […]
When Does Child Support End?
Family Law: When Does Child Support End in Washington? When does child support end? Child Support is an obligation one parent has to pay the other to support their children. In an initial Decree, the court is to enter an Order of Child Support for any child dependent upon the parents. Support can continue beyond […]
Changing Beneficiaries
After a divorce is complete, changing beneficiaries on accounts is important. Failure to do so can have some unexpected results. If you have retirement benefits, insurance benefits, bank accounts, investment accounts, etc., with named beneficiaries, you will wand to review them to make sure they are what you want after divorce. Chances are you named […]
Supervised Visitation
Family Law: Supervised Visitation in Washington If there has been inappropriate conduct on the part of a parent, the court can suspend visitation if it is serious enough and any contact would be harmful to the child. The court however will want to make the restrictions as little intrusive as possible while still providing adequate […]
Name Change in a Divorce
Family Law: Name Change in Washington Divorce In a legal action for Legal Separation or Dissolution of Marriage, either party has the option to have a name change. That may be changing your name back to your maiden name, or to any other name you desire. You are not obligated to change your name. You […]
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 both of the parent’s employment and/or income has substantially increased or decreased, or their physical health has changed such that it effects their ability to earn. […]
Why Probate if I have a Will?
Probate: Why Probate if I have a Will? Clients frequently ask: “Why Probate in Washington if I have a Will? Doesn’t a Will avoid the process of Probate?” We hear this question frequently. A will directs who receives your estate after your death, and appoints the person who will act as your Executor to handle […]
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