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 […]
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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 […]
Prenuptial Agreement
Family Law: Prenuptial Agreement A Prenuptial Agreement is a contract entered into by two people before their marriage. They redefine the laws of the State of Washington and how it applies to their specific marriage. They often decide how property will be divided if they get a divorce, legal separation, annulment, of when one of […]
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 […]
Third Party – Grandparent Custody
Family Law: Third Party – Grandparent Custody in Washington There is a specific statutory section governing third party or grandparent custody cases (RCW 26.10). Third party refers to anyone other than the biological parents (grandparents, aunts, uncles, other friends and neighbors), who wants to seek custody of the child. Third parties may seek custody of […]
Time for Divorce
Family Law: What is the Time for Divorce? What is the time for divorce? In the State of Washington, there is a mandatory waiting period of 90 days between the time you file for a divorce and the time you may obtain one. This means that it takes a minimum of 90 days to obtain […]
Uncontested Divorce
Family Law: Uncontested Divorce in Washington The phrase “uncontested divorce” does not have any legal significance in Washington, it is merely the description of a dissolution action that is not being contested by the other side. There are basically two ways of achieving an uncontested divorce. One is by the agreement of the parties up […]
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