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Separation and divorce change the structure of a family, but they don't end the lifelong relationship parents share in raising their children. While legal agreements establish responsibilities and schedules, successful co-parenting depends just as much on communication, emotional regulation, and a shared commitment to putting children first. Whether you're beginning your co-parenting journey or working… Read More

In a divorce or separation matter, the Court has discretion to value property as of date of separation, the date of trial, or some other date that the Court determines is equitable.  If you or your spouse separated in 2021, but neither party filed a petition for dissolution or separation until 2026, then your property… Read More

In this webinar, Attorney Amanda Gamble from our Family Law Group and Licensed Family Therapist Joanna McGuire discuss "Co-Parenting with Compassion.” https://youtu.be/bkl-Rk-UOSs?si=W-EQBt1ji93lW5Pg&t=13 Read More

In order to determine a fair and equitable division of assets, all community and separate property must be considered.  Life insurance is not often thought of in this context, but it should be.  If you or your spouse has a ‘whole life’ or ‘universal life’ policy, it has a cash value.  That means that whoever… Read More

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