News Category: Family Law
Fighting for Fido – the Disposition of Pets in Divorce in Washington State
Sometimes divorce means saying goodbye to more than just your spouse. In the State of Washington, dogs, cats, and other household animals are considered personal property. Accordingly, when it comes to pets, as part of the division of assets in a divorce case the court must decide who gets to keep our furry friends, without
Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson Announces Appointment of Lisa Ann Sharpe as Co-Chair of American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Business Valuation Resources (BVR) Committee
Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson is pleased to announce that Family Law principal, Lisa Ann Sharpe, has agreed to serve as Co-Chair of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) BVR Committee for the coming year. The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers was founded in 1962, by highly regarded domestic relations attorneys “to provide leadership
Divorce in Washington – Cheating and Infidelity: Why Washington State is a No Fault Divorce State
Too often, infidelity plays a role in the demise of a marriage. The spouse who was cheated on will likely (and understandably) be angry. But can that infidelity be used against the cheating spouse during your divorce? In Washington, the answer is no. Washington is a “no-fault” State, meaning that the trial judge will not
Divorce in Washington: Do’s and Don’ts of How to Prepare for your Parenting Evaluation
You may either agree, or be court-ordered, to undergo a Parenting Evaluation if child custody is disputed in your family law case. A Parenting Evaluation involves a neutral evaluator who will conduct an investigation and make recommendations to the court as to what is in the children’s best interests. The evaluator will meet with the
LASHER HOLZAPFEL SPERRY & EBBERSON IS PROUD TO BE HOME TO TWO OF SEATTLE’S TOP 100 SUPER LAWYERS
Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC is proud to announce that both Linda Kelley Ebberson and Lisa Ann Sharpe have once again been named to the Top 100 Washington Super Lawyers. In addition, both Ebberson and Sharpe have been included on the Top 50 Women Washington Super Lawyer list for the past ten years. “I
Divorced With Children? How to Change Your Child’s Surname
When you get a divorce in Washington, you can ask the court to change your surname as part of the proceedings. While you can change it to any name your heart desires, the common course of events involves restoring one’s maiden name. Sometimes a parent may want to change the surname of their child as
Five Tips to Building a Positive Co-Parent Relationship after Divorce
If you have children, your relationship with your ex isn’t over once the divorce is final; you will need to have a solid co-parenting relationship. Some people fall into this easily, but for others it’s a struggle, especially if the divorce was contentious. The truth is that your ex might never be your favorite person
Nine Tips for Divorcing Parents with a High Needs Child, from a Mother of a High Needs Child (Who is Also a Divorce Attorney)
Marriage is hard. Divorce is hard. Marriage with a high needs kid is harder. Divorce with a high needs kid is harder—and most of all for the high needs kid. My husband and I are blessed with two children. My oldest has been diagnosed with what used to be deemed Asperger’s but is now simply
To Travel or Not to Travel –– What Co-Parents Need to Think About Before Vacation this Summer
It’s been a long, hard year, but things are now starting to open up again, which has many people thinking about that first post-vaccine vacation. However, there are a few things to consider in planning a safe vacation. Even if everyone in your family has been vaccinated, make sure to discuss your travel plans with
TOP TEN TIPS FOR A POSITIVE OUTCOME IN YOUR DIVORCE
Success is not a single achievement, it is a series of continued improvements. When going through a divorce, you may want to turn your fate over to your attorney and courts and hope for the best. However, you play a unique role in the outcome and must be an active thinker and smart participant. What