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Facebook, Marriage, And Divorce: What You Post Could End Up In Court

the Lawyers at Beresford Booth | 2/11/2014
What’s on your Facebook profile? Or even your child’s Facebook profile? The answer may end up playing a role in your divorce or child custody matter. Using Facebook as a source of evidence is a growing trend and Washington State is no different. A third of all divorce filings in 2011 contained the word “Facebook.”… Read More

The Relationship Between Property Division And Spousal Maintenance In Washington State

the Lawyers at Beresford Booth | 2/7/2014
Often times in divorce proceedings, the division of the marital estate and spousal maintenance intertwine. The length of the marriage is an important factor when considering a disproportionate property division in favor of one spouse or the other. So too is the length of the marriage a factor when considering the amount and extent (i.e.,… Read More

Federal Income Taxes: Waiving the Tax Exemption for Children in Divorce

the Lawyers at Beresford Booth | 1/29/2014
The primary or custodial parent, defined as the parent who has the child the majority of overnights in a calendar year, can waive the federal income tax exemption to permit the other, noncustodial parent to claim the exemption for the child.  Determining who should actually claim the child or children is typically memorialized in a… Read More

Staying On Top of Child Support Payments In Washington State

the Lawyers at Beresford Booth | 1/23/2014
Managing child support payments can be an ongoing result of a divorce when children are involved. Unfortunately, it’s an obligation many parents struggle with. According to the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services’ website: “Currently, only about one-half of the custodial parents due child support receive full payment. About twenty-five percent receive partial… Read More

Will The Court In Washington State Consider Income Of A Spouse, Partner, Or Housemate When Determining Child Support?

Washington State Family Law Lawyer Dimitra S. Scott | 1/21/2014
The short answer:  Maybe. The criteria for calculation of the parents’ basic support obligation arises under RCW 26.19.071(1), which states "[o]nly the income of the parents of the children whose support is at issue shall be calculated." After determination of the standard calculation, the Court is authorized to deviate from this calculation under certain circumstances.  There is no… Read More

Is It Illegal To Record My Ex-Wife’s Telephone Call Without Her Consent In Washington State?

the Lawyers at Beresford Booth | 1/21/2014
Yes.  Washington Law prohibits the recording of a private conversation without the consent of all persons engaged in the conversation.  RCW 9.73.030.  A violation of RCW 9.73.030 is a gross misdemeanor.  Consent shall be considered obtained “whenever one party has announced to all other parties engaged in the communication or conversation, in any reasonably effective… Read More

Washington State To Revamp Family Law Forms

the Lawyers at Beresford Booth | 7/30/2013
Washington State is set to revamp its family law forms. The new forms are intended to simplify the family law process by utilizing “plain language.” BERESFORD BOOTH has made this content available to the general public for informational purposes only. The information on this site is not intended to convey legal opinions or legal advice. Read More