As blended families become more accepted, there are more stepparents. It is natural that some stepparent-stepchild relationships become as strong as those between biological parents and children. Stepparents may want to adopt their stepchildren for many reasons,...
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Should I delete my social media accounts during divorce?
Almost everybody in the world has some level of social media presence. Much of the time, people use social media to connect with family and friends that you otherwise might not get to talk with very often. In this instance, social media is a helpful tool. However,...
What is road rage?
Road rage is frighteningly common on American roads. What is even worse than the rage itself is what it produces: studies indicate that over the period of five years, more than 50 percent of all fatal accidents in the US were a result of aggressive driving. In order...
Recovering from a pedestrian accident injury
If you find yourself involved in a pedestrian accident, the outcome of the collision could turn many aspects of your life upside down. You could lose the ability to keep working, and you might struggle with intense pain as well as medical bills. As a pedestrian, you...
Reasons single fathers should establish paternity
A relationship does not have to last long for pregnancy to occur. Even a doomed romance can result in a birth. You may be the father of a little one whose mother you no longer desire. If so, you have an inherent interest in establishing a biological connection. Doing...
What should you know about underage drinking crimes?
Washington law specifically sets the legal drinking age at 21. The law also gives details on how someone underage could commit a minor in possession crime. According to the University of Puget Sound, minor in possession applies to those under the age of 21. The use of...
How do you know if parallel parenting is right for your situation?
When your divorce involves children, it becomes more complex than divorces without them. You must make decisions that consider their best interests, regardless of your feelings for your spouse. Suppose you and your former spouse cannot have a single conversation...
Is probate a complicated process?
A person's death sets off a chain reaction of events in response. One of these is a court process known as probate. Probate is a standard process, the purpose of which is to ensure that a deceased's property goes to those who have a right to it. Absent prior...
What parents should know about parental alienation
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...
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...
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