As a parent or legal guardian, few things are more distressing than having Child Protective Services (CPS) representatives appear at your...

At last count there were over 31 million entrepreneurs in the United States, and the numbers are continuing to climb. If they are...

A postnuptial agreement is a contract between spouses (in the same way a prenuptial agreement is), but it is created after marriage. Some...

Washington State laws give step-parents special rights to seek adoption of their step-children. The same law applies for married...

Amazon employs a large number of people in the Seattle, WA area. Amazon commonly pays its corporate and professional employees with...

Debunking the Myth of “Perceived Preference” toward Mothers in Custody Disputes. As Mother’s Day nears, we thought it time to correct a...

You and your spouse have made the decision to get divorced. You may have spent months, or years even, contemplating the possibility...

Co-parenting is a challenge. When you have children, you must accept that your former spouse or partner remains a part of your life....

By Chelsea Holub, Attorney If you are caring for a child that is not yours by birth or legal adoption, you can petition to become the...

There is a common (unfounded) belief that prenuptial agreements are offensive or insulting. Though there are several reasons why these...

If you are in a lousy marriage, you have the option of divorcing. But the fear of the unknown is often harder to accept than the current...

In Washington State, divorcing and separating parents—and their attorneys—have the challenging task of creating a Parenting Plan. This is...

In the United States, a parent has the legal right to time with their children. The same is not true, however, for grandparents and...

Sending children off to college is difficult for any parent to do, and even more so for divorced parents. Efforts that might normally be...

More than half of all children in America are part of a blended family, even if they might not recognize the word. A blended family is...

Every July, we recognize and celebrate our country’s freedom and independence. The same is not true, unfortunately, for the lifestyle of...

When it comes to child custody decisions made in court, there is an common misconception that mothers are favored over fathers. There is...

On January 1st, 2021, Washington state’s new Uniform Guardianship law was signed into effect. The law revamps the process for Minor...

What is more pure and beloved than a family dog? In a family with a treasured pet, that friendly animal can be loyal, loved, and a source...

Child Protective Services (CPS) is an important agency that strives to protect children who may be in danger. While what they do is...