Puyallup Family Law Blog
How a holiday DUI leads to years of high insurance
When you head out this holiday season, it may serve you well to have transportation lined up beforehand. Drunk driving convictions spike sharply across Washington and the rest of the nation during the holiday season, and they often take a serious personal,...
How can you protect your money in divorce?
Perhaps you spent years commingling money with your spouse, but now that the two of you plan to divorce, you must separate your funds and assets once again. Do you know how to protect your money during divorce? Business Insider offers tips for minimizing financial...
When your coparent wants to move with the children
Washington state law establishes requirements for custodial parents who want to relocate. If you share custody and your child's other parent wants to move away, you likely have legal recourse. Review what the state says about relocation in custody cases to determine...
Should you abstain from Facebook during your divorce?
The answer to the above question is yes. You should abstain from sharing information on Facebook and all other social media during your divorce. Why? Because FindLaw warns that this information could come back to haunt you at your divorce hearing. Over two-thirds of...
Divorcing with shared debt
For most people in the United States, debt is part and parcel of everyday life. From credit cards to automobile loans to home loans and more, consumers may carry a variety of debt at any time. When getting divorced, spouses must determine which debts may be considered...
Pedestrian risks in Washington State
Pedestrians face challenges in a myriad of situations. From crossing streets in designated crosswalks to walking through a parking lot from a vehicle into a store or other building, they must navigate drivers who may not pay attention to their presence. Over the last...
What are the various degrees of assault in Washington State?
The Evergreen State recognizes four different degrees of assault based on the severity of bodily harm. The degree of alleged assault may determine whether you face a misdemeanor or felony charge. A simple assault generally requires an attempt to harm another...
Divorce, a parenting plan and raising your children
For many parents facing divorce, one of the most troubling aspects is the amount of control a judge can exert over the future of their children. If this is a concern for you and your spouse, there is an option. You can avoid court interference by going to mediation...
What are a father’s rights in an adoption?
To adopt a child, the court requires permission from both biological parents. However, the father's permission is only possible if he is known. This could mean that in an adoption situation, you will not have any say in what happens with your child. Adoption From the...
An attorney can make probate simpler
When required to probate an estate, you may be tempted to do it yourself. Like any subject, there are videos and articles on the internet showing you how to do it yourself. Yet, like many things, it is not as straightforward as people make out. Think of it like...
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