Family Law

Dissolution

High-Conlict Divorces Child custody battles, parental alienation, hidden assets, physical violence and hostility are just some of the issues surrounding high conflict divorces.  People who have experienced high conflict divorce often describe it as feeling like they were in a war zone.  The following articles demonstrate how stressful a high conflict divorce can be: High …

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Child Custody

Child Custody: Sole Custody vs. Joint Custody Child custody arrangements seek the best interests of the children involved.  Sometimes courts decide that both parents should share custody; other times, one parent is awarded custody. According to Nolo.com: Sole Custody One parent can have either sole legal custody or sole physical custody of a child. Courts …

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Child Support

Calculating Child Support in WA Approximately 50% of American children live in single-parent families at some point. Child support is essential for keeping children out of poverty.  Washington State has child support calculation guidelines, but an experienced lawyer can help ensure the child’s best interest is served. To learn more: Washington State Child Support Schedule …

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