Children generally benefit from having a relationship with both their parents. Sometimes, however, one or both parents may not only not facilitate this, but instead, act to impede their kids from having meaningful relationships with their other parents. To help...
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What you need to know about child custody in Washington
Going through a divorce involves addressing many aspects of your life and future, including finances, custody arrangements and more. As a parent, you want to ensure your children have a living situation that meets their needs. Negotiating a divorce settlement that is...
Financial steps to take during and after divorce
Divorce is a highly emotional process, and much of the conflict that can arise between you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse relates to money. As much as anything else, a divorce is a business transaction. That being the case, it is important for you to protect your own...
How can aggressive driving lead to serious car accidents?
As a motorist in Washington, you know firsthand the frustrations that can come with driving. Whether hurrying home after a long day at work or rushing to an important meeting, maneuvering through traffic can make a person angry. It is the hazardous driving behaviors...
3 things to know about dividing an IRA in divorce
Dividing up your retirement accounts and pensions is something you are probably nervous about in your divorce, but with the right actions, you may come out of your divorce with enough assets to help you enjoy a good retirement. If you have put money away in an IRA,...
What is the difference between the various degrees of assault?
Most criminal charges have different degrees of potential charges. First-degree charges are the most severe and have the harshest sentencing guidelines. The higher the number is the less severe the charge is. According to the Washington State Legislature, an assault...
Protecting yourself when driving in inclement weather
Driving during inclement weather in Washington might make you feel anxious and uncertain. Intense rain, fog, high winds and even snow can reduce your visibility and put you at a higher risk of crashing. Knowing how to drive in these conditions may give you more...
How to protect your rights as a father
You love your kids and are a devoted dad. However, if you had your babies out of wedlock, did you know you may need to take a few extra steps to have a legal claim on your offspring? You need to be sure that the state recognizes you as the legal father to protect your...
When are you eligible for benefits in a military divorce?
When your marriage to a Washington servicemember ends and you are not a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, you may wonder whether you may still take advantage of benefits reserved for military families once your divorce finalizes. To still be able to use the military...
What should I know about an assertion of parentage?
Not everyone gets married before having a child. Some Washington residents become fathers while unmarried, but then they go ahead and marry the mother. In this situation, you as the father might take the step of filing an assertion of parentage form with the state of...