Family Law: Valuing Business When one party to a divorce is either self employed or has an ownership interest in a business, there are typically two issues that arise. The first is determining that persons actual income for child support and spousal maintenance purposes as discussed in another article. The second, which is discussed here, […]
Family law is a broad area of legal practice, including separation, divorce, custody, paternity, support, property division and modifications. It can include many complicated issues like paternity, visitation restrictions, and restraining orders. It can involve many legal issues that cross disciplinary boundaries, such as real estate rights, pensions and retirement plans, income calculation, taxes, child custody issues, and restraining orders. It frequently is one of the most stressful events a person can go through, and involves the shattering of a lifelong dream. The articles written below are offered to give you general background information that may be helpful to you. If you need further assistance in a family law matter, please contact us by phone or email.
Washington Property Division
Along with hammering out a parenting plan and sorting out child support issues, property division issues are on of the most contentious issues in any divorce. As part of an action for the dissolution of a marriage, the Washington Court must determine the division of property. The standard the Court uses is not necessarily an […]
Washington Will
Estate Planning: Will A will is a legal document that determines what happens to your property after your death. A will states who receives property and in what amounts. It can also be used to name a guardian for any minor children or to create a trust and designate a trustee to handle an estate […]
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 […]