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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
Business Obligations Under the Corporate Transparency Act: What You Need to Know
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was enacted to enhance corporate transparency and combat illicit activities such as money laundering and tax evasion. While the primary focus of the CTA is unearthing those involved in illicit activities, most businesses fall under the broad reach of the new legislation. With an effective date of January 1, 2024
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
The New Exception to Washington Landlord-Tenant Relationships and Leaseback Agreements
A Leaseback Agreement or a “rentback agreement” is an agreement between a buyer and seller of a property that permits the seller to continue living in the property for a period while paying rent to the buyer. Leaseback agreements are usually short-term arrangements that provide sellers with additional time to move out of the property
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
When Do I Need an Estate Plan?
One of the most common questions we receive in our Estate Planning practice is “when do I need a personalized estate plan?” While there are many factors to consider, you will want a personalized estate plan when there is a significant change in your life, or you do not like the default plan created for
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
Breaches of Fiduciary Duties in Closely Held Companies
In Washington State, closely held companies are those in which the ownership is concentrated among a small number of shareholders. These companies may also be family-owned or held by a group of individuals who have a relationship with one another beyond just being co-owners. While these companies may have a different dynamic than public corporations,