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A common question I hear from parents is whether they can request child support from the other party to cover the period during which they were separated before officially filing for either dissolution of marriage or parentage. The straightforward answer is no. While there are some exceptions, most of the time, back support is not… Read More

Identifying, Classifying, and Defining Easements Babak Shamsi, Beresford Booth Partner and Chair of the Real Estate Litigation and Transactions Team, is presenting for HalfMoon Education Inc.’s upcoming webinar on Washington State Land Rights, Restrictions and Regulations. This will be a live, interactive webinar, on Thursday, October 16, 2025.  Babak will be discussing the topic of… Read More

Beresford Booth civil litigator, Todd Cook, recently took time out from his legal work to help you solve a classic problem from the 1980s:  The Rubik’s Cube.  Join Todd for an in-depth tutorial on the Beginner Method” for solving the Rubik’s Cube: Download Todd’s PowerPoint Presentation: “Solving the Rubik’s Cube: Beginner Method” Read More

This Thanksgiving season, we at Beresford Booth want to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude to our valued clients and community. We've created this special video message featuring our attorneys and staff to share our appreciation for the trust you've placed in our firm. From our entire team at Beresford Booth, we wish… Read More

A married couple will often plan for the surviving spouse to inherit their combined assets when one spouse dies. If those assets exceed the Washington estate tax exclusion amount when the second spouse passes, the surviving spouse’s estate is left to pay estate tax. With savvy planning, it is possible for a couple to reduce… Read More

Owning a boat can be a dream come true, but managing its ownership effectively is key to ensuring you enjoy it to the fullest. Forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC) to hold your boat is more than just a legal formality—it can offer you significant advantages. In this post, we’ll explore three compelling reasons why… Read More

Please join us in celebrating Beresford Booth lawyers for their selection among The Best Lawyers in America® for 2025: David C. Tingstad William O. Kessler Dimitra S. Scott David C. Tingstad, Chair of the Business and Real Estate Group has been selected for a third time in Corporate Governance Law and Corporate Law; William O.… Read More

In Washington State, relocation matters are governed by RCW 26.09.405-560. Start by reviewing the terms of your current parenting plan. Typically, relocation information can be found under Section 13, depending on when your parenting plan was entered. The first step when initiating a relocation matter is providing notice of the intended move to the other… Read More

As we are entering into June 2024, a number of new laws enacted this year will soon become effective, including SHB 2347 concerning adult family home information on the Department of Social and Health Services website. This bill was signed by the Governor on March 25, 2024, and will become effective on June 6, 2024.… Read More