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Can you change child support amounts after divorce?
While your child support agreement may have worked in the beginning, over time you may find yourself trying to do more with less. Whether due to a job loss, medical issue or the evolving needs of your children, you may struggle to provide the resources your family...
What issues are common in stepparent adoptions?
Stepparent adoption - which involves the stepparent in a marriage adopting the child of their spouse - is the most common type of adoptions in America. Over 100,000 stepchildren get adopted by their stepparents every year. In some ways, stepparent adoption is easier...
What are some matters to address in a parenting plan?
Whether you have gotten divorced or had one or more children with an unmarried partner, you should consider what a parenting plan can do for your family. There will likely be areas of disagreement with your co-parent when it comes to raising your children, so...
3 unique issues with stepparent adoption
A stepparent adoption occurs when a stepparent adopts the child of his or her spouse. According to Creating a Family, stepparents in the United States adopt over 100,000 stepchildren per year, making it the most common type of adoption. Compared to traditional...
Risk factors for PTSD after a car crash
Recovering from a Washington car accident that results in bruises, cuts and broken bones can take weeks to months. However, the physical challenges with injuries are often more easily identified and treated than psychological stress. Getting help and managing the...
What happens to the mortgage in a Washington divorce?
When you and your spouse decide to divorce and still have a mortgage on your Washington home, you need to consider what to do with that mortgage moving forward. Your options are going to depend on a number of factors, including whether either of you wants to stay in...
Veterans facing drug charges have special opportunities for help
When someone has served our country in the armed forces, they deserve all the assistance that they need in dealing with the negative consequences of their service. Unfortunately, if left untreated, things such as PTSD can lead to a host of other problems – such as...
How long until I sober up after drinking?
The consequences of a DUI can be serious. The state may suspend your license and you must pay a fine, plus you could see increases in your auto insurance rates. So if you know you have to drive in the near future, you may wonder how long it will take for your body to...
What factors can affect spousal maintenance awards in Washington?
Every state has unique statutory law governing what circumstances merit an award for spousal maintenance, also known as “alimony.” Washington does not issue orders to pay support in every divorce that results in one spouse earning or owning more than the other. A...

