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 […]
What is mediation? Mediation is a legal process for family law cases. The goal is for people to agree on some or all issues. When they can, trial may not be necessary. This saves time and money. It is supposed to be an objective and confidential process. Some courts provide mediators at no cost. Private […]
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation adopting a 12-week paid family leave policy for New York employees on April 4. This family leave law will provide employees with up to 12 weeks of paid leave to allow them to care for a new child. They can also use this time to care for a […]
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Washington’s relocation statute is very specific with regards to notice requirements and timing. Failure to give required notice may be grounds for sanctions, including contempt of court. If the move is within the same school district, the relocating person must provide notice by reasonable means. A person entitled to time with the child may not object to what […]
Categories: asset distribution, community property, divorce, Uncategorized
After announcing they made the “difficult decision” to separate and divorce after ten blissful years of marriage, Ben Afleck and Jennifer Garner face the unenviable task of dividing their assets, just like any other couple facing a divorce would… except they have a lot more things to split up and a more complicated asset distribution […]
