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October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, however at Beresford Booth we recognize the importance of speaking out and advocating for domestic violence survivors every month. While the holidays are joyous occasions for many, it is a time of increased domestic violence. This is attributed to increased stress surrounding finances or planning, an increased likelihood… Read More

November 16th, 2023 Beresford Booth Attorney Amanda N. Gamble talks about the Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act with special guest Judge Steven Rosen. Read More

In Washington State, child support is a statutory calculation based on the parent’s combined net income.  This figure can be found in RCW 26.19.020 (the ‘Child Support Economic Table.’).  For example, if the combined net income of each parent equals $11,000/month, then Washington State has determined that the basic support obligation in a one-child family… Read More

October 19th, 2023 Beresford Booth attorney Anne B. Bennette presents: How Holidays Can Help You With All Issues in Your Family Law Case. Read More

If it’s your first holiday season as new co-parents or if you’re a seasoned vet, you understand that holidays can be an emotional time if handled incorrectly. The drafting of your family law orders to how you communicate with your co-parent can all influence your celebrations. Communicating With Your Children if it’s Age Appropriate Communicate… Read More

In the State of Washington, a Child Support Order identifies a ‘standard transfer payment’ from the obligor to the obligee.  This amount is based on each party’s income and the number of children to be supported.  The standard transfer payment is included on the child support worksheet and calculated by taking the combined net income… Read More

September 21st, 2023 Beresford Booth attorney Lisa H. Do and special guest Kelly Deis, CVA, CDFA, CEPA of Soundpoint Consulting LLC discuss the role of a financial specialist in a collaborative divorce. Read More

This year, Governor Jay Inslee signed into law HB 1088, which adopted the Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act (UFLAA), a statutory scheme for the arbitration of family law disputes. The new arbitration laws allow for greater flexibility and efficiency in family law cases. And, since all awards are confirmed by the Court, there is a… Read More

Parentage appears in numerous forms. Biological parentage and legal adoption tend to be more commonplace; however, an often-overlooked form is that of “de facto parentage.” Conceptually, a de facto parentage legally recognizes the relationship between a child and a person who has acted as a parent, even if they are not the biological or adoptive… Read More