Puyallup Family Law Blog
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...
Handling a stop by the police in Washington state
Stopped by the police for a traffic violation? In many cases, traffic stops are little more than a pretext for officers to execute a search of your vehicle. Maybe they suspect you of transporting drugs or think that you might be running guns. Or, maybe they’re just on...
Don’t make this spousal support mistake
Among all the headaches of divorce negotiations, one of the biggest issues can be the matter of paying spousal support. If you were the breadwinner in the marriage, then it’s quite possible you’ll have to provide some amount of alimony for a time to help your...
Don’t be a “Disneyland” parent in Washington
Your intentions are good. You only see your kids part-time, so you try to make the most of it. You take them to Disneyland, or maybe it’s just many little treats that add up. You relax the rules and shower your children with toys, desserts and other delights because...
Designing a parenting plan: Consider these topics
Your children are all young, and you want to do what’s in their best interests following your divorce. You and the other parent may want to discuss a parenting plan and what kind of plan is going to be best for your kids. You may have learned about parenting plans...
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