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If you have begun the process of obtaining a Child Support Order or are working to finalize your divorce, you likely understand the time and effort required to navigate this situation. Once you have the order in place, it can be incredibly frustrating if the other party refuses to pay. This refusal not only adds… Read More

February 6th, 2025 Beresford Booth Attorney Anne B. Bennette talks about co-parents and college expenses. Read More

In Washington State, the responsibility for paying for a child's college tuition after a divorce can be determined through various methods. Those methods are discussed below. Child Support Agreement. During your dissolution proceeding or parenting plan proceeding, you can agree to include an agreement about postsecondary (college) support. You can simply agree that each parent… Read More

If you and your co-parent cannot agree on a parenting plan, a commissioner in your county will make that decision for you. Temporary Parenting Plan There are some different considerations a Court will make when entering a temporary parenting plan, or a plan that will last until the end of litigation, versus a permanent plan… Read More

The answer: ‘it depends.’ In Washington State, co-parents with dependent children that have entered a Parenting Plan (for example through a divorce, separation or parentage action), will have also entered an Order of Child Support.  Depending on the age of the children at the time of entry, often the issue of post-secondary support is ‘reserved.’ … Read More

January 9th, 2025 Beresford Booth Attorney Amanda N. Gamble talks about Trailblazing Women In Law. A tribute to our Past and Present. Read More

I often tell my clients to retain court pleadings for their records, but, in protection order matters, I urge my clients to keep multiple hard copies of the order. In the event the restrained party violates a protection order, you will need information about your protection order to report the violation to law enforcement. For… Read More

Happy New Year!  As we embark on a new year, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the past and set intentions for the future. If you’re going through a divorce, this is a particularly significant time to focus on your goals and how you want to move forward. Why Set Intentional Goals? The answer… Read More

The date of separation in a divorce refers to when one or both spouses no longer wish to maintain their marital relationship. A spouse can show this in various ways, most commonly by permanently leaving the marital home or if one spouse files for divorce. What Can Make a Date Of Separation Unclear? There are… Read More