Categories: Child Custody, divorce, family law, filing divorce, kids, king county, lawyer, parenting
Family law is an intricate and sensitive area of law that deals with the issues of family relationships, including marriage, divorce, child custody, and adoption. It is an area of law that affects the lives of millions of people worldwide. When families are involved in legal disputes, they require timely and effective resolution of their […]
Categories: alimony, asset distribution, attorney, divorce, family law, filing divorce, king county, lawyer, rights, spousal maintenance, spousal support
When a marriage comes to an end, the dissolution of property and spousal support are often contentious issues. This is particularly true when one spouse is a veteran who receives disability pay as a result of their service. Many people wonder how veteran disability pay impacts spousal maintenance in a divorce and whether a future […]
Categories: alimony, divorce, king county, seattle, spousal maintenance, Uncategorized
We’ve heard stories of the woman who gets $6,000 a month from her ex-husband and questioned if that was really something a court would do. Do “average people” get spousal maintenance? Some do. Spousal maintenance, also known as alimony, is awarded in cases where a divorce makes it difficult for one person to keep the […]
Categories: divorce, family law, king county, seattle, Uncategorized
Knowing when to divorce can be difficult, and it’s a decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. So how do you know if you should proceed? How can you be sure that this time is really it? While there’s no magic answer for when to get a divorce, here are 10 signs it might be time to […]
Categories: commissioner, family law, judge, king county, revision, Uncategorized
In King County we have judges and commissioners. While they look the same and do similar things, they are not the same. Both wear black robes and both make important legal decisions. In family law cases, many decisions are made by commissioners on issues like child support and contempt charges for not complying with child […]
Categories: attorney, DUI, fourth of july, House Bill 2216, ignition interlock, king county, seattle, Uncategorized
As we celebrate our country’s day of independence many people are inspired to get on the water or drive to Lake Union in Seattle and watch the fireworks. Many enjoy a drink, or two… or three, and then drive home. Those people, and even those who haven’t had more than a drink or two run […]
