Divorce can create a challenging time for you and your family. The decision to divorce is not an easy one, and you have likely been...

Who Gets the Family Home After a Divorce? Your home is likely the most expensive asset that you and your spouse purchased together. ...

You are able to name someone, a “testamentary guardian”, in your Last Will and Testament to take care of your children after you...

A common worry among men in a divorce or paternity case involving opposite-sex couples is that Washington courts are...

More and more often, parents have joint custody of their children after they divorce. Joint custody is a great way to provide your...

Author: Larry S. Lofgren, Family Law Attorney What rights does someone have after being in a close, marriage-like relationship with...

Author: Larry S. Lofgren, Family Law Attorney WHAT IS COURT RULE 2A? Courts prefer when people in a legal dispute are able to settle a...

A lot of time and effort goes into obtaining court orders in family law cases. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that people will follow

A grandparent is an important part of a child’s life. Grandparents provide unconditional love and support as part of the extended family....

Parents and guardians are expected to provide proper care to their children. Generally, parents have the right to spend time with their...

Starting a new family is always exciting and even a tad scary. This natural apprehension can be enhanced when a couple creates a blended...

Ex’s are notorious for being a headache regardless of which side of the breakup you are on. However, some people have a hard time letting...

No matter the circumstances, the majority of people want the end of their marriage to end amicably. However, not every couple ends up...

Adoption is an incredibly rewarding experience, and Washington State provides many opportunities for families seeking to adopt a child....

Parenting can be a difficult yet rewarding experience. While parenting with a spouse can be easier, parenting after a divorce with spouse...

Teens are well known for pushing boundaries and learning how to experience life in their own unique ways. A parenting plan that made...

The holidays are always depicted as a special celebration of the traditional -and intact- family. For this reason, a divorce can leave...

Consider this story. Beth’s divorce from her husband was recently finalized. Her most valuable assets are her retirement plan at work and...