Puyallup Family Law Blog
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...
Sitting in the back of the car is not as safe as you think
Adults sit in the front of the car and kids in the back. That was how it was when you grew up. Every time you got in a car as a child, you sat behind. Even when your dad was the only adult in the car, you still got the back seat. The front was considered too dangerous...
Should you ask friends for divorce advice?
You know you want a divorce. You tell your spouse about it. They’re not happy, per se, but they understand what this means. You start moving toward dissolving your marriage. You have never done this before, but you know several people who have. As with any other...
Can you keep your benefits as a military spouse if you divorce?
One of the most valuable benefits that military spouses have is their access to health care benefits (TRICARE) and the Post Exchange and commissary provided by the government. When a couple splits, however, the dependent spouse is often confused about their right to...
What you should know about Washington’s child custody laws
If you and your spouse have begun thinking about getting a divorce, your children’s future likely represents one of your greatest concerns. What kind of custody and visitation arrangement will work best for them and for the two of you? To begin with, you should know...
Why do some people choose open adoption instead of a closed one?
When you adopt a child, you want to provide everything for them and make them a part of your family. Concerns about interference by biological parents can lead some people to seek a closed adoption. In a closed adoption, an adopted child cannot be in contact with...
School, divorce and your children: Where to focus
Getting divorced can raise some significant school-related questions. Some of them may include: Do you need to move? If so, does that take your children out of their current school? If you split custody, can you both get them to the same school? If they have to switch...
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