Webinar – What Employers Need to Know About the Washington Silence No More Act.
October 6th 2022, Dexter Bradford, talks about What Employers Need to Know About the Washington Silence No More Act. Read More
Recent News
Fundamental Right to Parent
It may seem obvious, but many people do not realize that parenting is a fundamental right under the United States and Washington State Constitutions. One area that the fundamental right to parent can play out is in protection order hearings that involve children. If a parent applies for a protective order preventing the other parent… Read More
Due Process Rights to Parent Children – Perpetrators of Sexual Assault
Recently, the Washington State Court of Appeals released an opinion on whether a parent has a constitutional due process right to parent a child born as a result of their sexual assault. In this post, I will elaborate upon the case and the court’s holding. In the Matter of the Parentage of: R.V. – The… Read More
New Washington State Civil Protection Orders Statute
Major provisions of RCW 7.105, Washington’s new protection order statute, became effective July 1, 2022. The statute combines all current types of restraining orders under one statute, with the intent of increasing the accessibility, efficiency, and effectiveness of protection orders. Under the statute, domestic violence protection orders (DVPO), sexual assault protection orders (SAPO), stalking protection… Read More
Informal Family Law Trials – What Are They?
For the past couple of years, both King County [LFLR 23] and Thurston County [LSPR 94.03F] have had some form of IFLTs, or Informal Family Law Trials. Washington State is currently deciding whether to follow suit via Proposed GR 40, which is currently open for comment. Below is a summary of the proposed rule, and… Read More
Biden’s Vaccination Plan, And What Employers Should Expect
UPDATE: On October 12, 2021, OSHA provided President Biden with a draft of the emergency temporary standard that is referenced below. It is expected that the White House will review this standard shortly, and if approved, it will be published to the Federal Register. Washington has its own OSHA-approved occupational safety and health plan administered… Read More
Washington Grandparents’ Rights In 2021 – New Law, Very Different Rules
Washington courts have long recognized that maintaining a relationship with grandparents is generally in the best interest of the children. If grandparents can make a case that they have been (and will continue to be) critical to the healthy and happy development of the grandchild, they have a good chance of successfully petitioning for some… Read More
Live-In Romance And Cohabitation Agreements. Plan Now, Worry Never.
There are many personal reasons why people may wish to be in a live-in romantic situation without being married. But if you think you are avoiding the legal and property complications of marriage… think again. Even though “common law marriage” is not a thing in Washington, there may be surprise shifts in money between you… Read More
“Everyone And Their Mother” – Who Is Entitled To “Notice” In A Minor Guardianship Action?
The Minor Guardianship law went into effect January 2021, replacing non-parental custody rules and procedures. It massively expanded the number of people to which you need to give notice.1 Previously, it was just a matter between the parents, whoever, had custody of the kids, and whoever wanted to get custody of the kids. Now, you… Read More
