Many people that come into our office hoping to “legally separate” from their spouse are unsure what being legally separated actually means. In many cases, when we explain what a legal separation is, people decide that a legal separation is not what they are looking for. In many cases, they…
Protection orders may be granted in a number of circumstances. They can be agreed upon by the parties. They can also be ordered by the court after a hearing of the parties. In some cases the need for a protection order decreases, or the protection order unnecessarily impacts the restrained…
In many family law cases, the parties choose to use a dispute resolution method other than going to court. In some family law cases, parties are actually required to participate in the alternative dispute resolution process before they will be permitted access to the courts. No matter what the reason…
If children are involved in a family law case, there is sometimes a need for temporary child support. Fortunately, Washington State has a procedure for obtaining temporary child support. Temporary child support is child support that the court orders to be paid by one parent to the other for the…
Sometimes people wait to consult with a family law attorney until after their case has progressed too far and there are less options for an attorney to use to help them. Obviously it is best that you speak with a family law attorney whenever you have questions about how the…
Retirement assets can be a substantial part of a couple’s financial portfolio. This is especially true for couple’s that have worked a long time in their careers and those nearing retirement age. In many cases, the division of these assets is necessary to effectuate a just and equitable division of…
The discovery process is one of the most important parts of many Washington family law cases. The discovery process is the process by which both parties in a family law case obtain information and/or documentation from the other party or third parties. During the process many different types of information may…
Most people that hire attorneys to represent them are concerned about how much they will be spending on their attorney and other court fees. While good representation is invaluable when so much is at stake, there are ways that you can reduce your legal costs without sacrificing having the best…
If child support is not being paid as set forth in a valid court order there are a few steps that may be taken to obtain child support. First, in almost all cases (excluding those involving a protection order or restraining order), the unpaid party should provide the other party…
Sometimes people want information about the dissolution process prior to speaking with an attorney. There are links available that can give these people a general idea about the process and the laws that will affect their case. The Superior Court Civil Rules link is here. These rules dictate how court…