News Category: Family Law
Child Support Past High School Graduation? Postsecondary Educational Support in Washington
In many states, child support obligations do not extend past either the age of 18 or the child’s graduation from high school. In Washington, however, a parent can file a petition to continue child support after the child turns age 18 and while the child is enrolled in college or vocational school. This is known
Back to School – Estate Planning for College Students
As college students prepare to move into campus housing and attend orientation, estate planning is likely the last thing on their mind. However, when a person turns 18, health care decisions and managing financial matters no longer reside with the parent. Having certain estate planning documents in place prior to the start of the school
Going Through a Divorce With Children? 4 Things to Keep in Mind for the Final Parenting Plan
It can feel overwhelming going through a divorce when you have children. There are so many things to consider that it can be tough to know where to start. If you have children under age 18 and are getting divorced in Washington State, you will need a parenting plan. You can think of a parenting
Should You Arbitrate Your Family Law Dispute?
Is arbitration the right forum for your divorce or family law dispute? Arbitration can be an alternative to using a court to resolve your family law matter. It is a private proceeding that will likely take place in an office or online and tends to be less formal than court proceedings. The arbitrator is often
Don’t Let Your Divorce Become Your Identity
Stress and anxiety are unfortunate byproducts of divorce. For some, every aspect of one’s life may be negatively impacted by divorce: productivity at your job may plummet; concern about finances might keep you up at night; social interactions may be more difficult as you try to stoically act as if everything is alright; and, if
Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson Welcomes New Family Law Attorney
Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson is pleased to announce that Desirée L. Good has joined the firm’s Family Law Practice Group. Desirée focuses her practice exclusively on family law matters, including divorce, child custody and parenting plans, child support, legal separation, committed intimate relationships, as well as prenuptial and cohabitation agreements. Compassionate and empathetic, she has a
Did You Buy Marriage Insurance? The Importance of Prenuptial Agreements in Community Property States
Around the world there are millions of people who rely on insurance for homes and vehicles to celebrity body parts. Nowadays, there is even insurance to cover the postponement or cancellation of one’s wedding. Ironically, the average couple prefers to forgo the “marriage insurance” a proper prenuptial agreement can provide because of the stigma associated
What are the “Relocation Factors” in Washington Family Law?
In a prior blogpost, I discussed the statutory notice you have to give to another parent when you plan to relocate with a child. If the non-relocating parent objects to the move, then the parents will need to go to court and have a judge determine whether to allow the move. The governing statutory scheme
Getting a Divorce? Don’t Make These Common Mistakes!
Going through a divorce can be incredibly stressful. Save yourself additional upset by doing your best to avoid: Listening to the Wrong People. Make sure to do your research and choose the right attorney; then be sure to listen to and follow what that attorney says. It can be hard to ignore the personal divorce
Basic Legalese for Family Law
Sua sponte • inter alia • sine qua non • in pari materia • ex parte • stare decisis • in limine • ejusdem generis • per curiam • ad litem • in loco parentis • pro se • de novo • sui generis • de jure • intestate • arguendo • ipso facto