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June is Pride Month – an annual remembrance of the 1969 Stonewall riots and how LGBTQIA+ communities have contributed to each other’s culture, community, and enhanced legal rights. Stonewall occurred nearly 60 years ago, but same-sex marriage was not legalized until 2014 – only 12 years ago. How does that impact same-sex couples in their… Read More

In some cases, marriages end soon after they begin, prompting individuals to consider annulment as an alternative to divorce. In Washington State, a Petition for Invalidity of Marriage serves as the legal equivalent of an annulment. However, this remedy is available only under specific statutory circumstances. RCW 26.09.040 outlines the statutory grounds for obtaining an… Read More

In today's webinar, Attorney Samantha Dammrose from our Family Law Group discusses "Child Support: Post-Secondary Support" https://youtu.be/TdGhTzvv1yE?si=BLvYo8FsCp4JTjZh&t=13 Read More

In this webinar, Attorney Mackenzie O. Bretz discusses "A DVPO Was Entered Against Your Ex Partner, What Now?" Read More

You’ve probably heard the term “alimony,” but Washington Courts refer to payments between divorcing or divorced spouses as “Spousal Support.” So, how do you know if you qualify for receiving spousal support? What about when you may be liable for paying it? Here’s the 411. In Washington, spousal support is decided by the Court and… Read More

In this webinar, Attorney Lisa H. Do discusses "Child Support Table: Do You Need to Update Support?" Read More

At some point in your dissolution matter, you will have to conduct discovery. Discovery is the process by which both parties exchange information and documents, primarily financial. This can be done through agreement or through formal discovery, which consists of interrogatories and requests for production. Interrogatories are questions the client must answer under penalty of… Read More

The decision to call a family law attorney is not one you are making lightly. There are likely a lot of questions running through your mind. How long does this process take? When will I see my kids? How am I going to pay for this? Will I be able to support myself after the… Read More

If you are going through a divorce or looking to update your Parenting Plan, every decision you make now can have a real impact on your time with your children, the cost and length of your case, and your long-term peace of mind. In July of 2025, Washington State Courts updated the mandatory Parenting Plan… Read More