Washington courts will sometimes afford parental rights to individuals who are not legally related (by blood or adoption) to a child under a common law remedy known as “de facto parentage.” The circumstances in which a person may attain “de facto” parent status are limited, and the law of de facto parentage appears to still be somewhat in flux. In…
Colorado-based family law attorney Edra J. Pollin has posted some excellent advice bout what not to do during your divorce trial on the Huffington Post’s Divorce blog.
Several of Pollin’s tips could all be said to generally fall under “treat the court with respect” category: dress appropriately, pay attention to the proceedings, do not roll your eyes in response to…
If you’ve got a parenting plan from a Washington Court, you’ve probably noticed a section which designates either you or your ex “as the custodian of the children solely for purposes of all other state and federal statutes which require a designation or determination of custody.” Although the paragraph goes on to say that the designation ” shall not affect…
This is the sixth article in our series about King County Superior Court Case Schedules. Last week we discussed your Status Conference. Today we’re going to talk about a number of other important deadlines on your case schedule.
Tick, tick, tick… as your trial date gets closer, you have a lot of deadlines to meet.
You’ll notice…
This is the fifth article in our series about King County Superior Court Case Schedules. Last week we discussed the deadline for Hearing Motions to Change Case Assignment Area. Today we’re going to talk about the Status Conference.
Keeping your case on track can make you feel a little frustrated.
The fifth event on your Case Schedule…
This is the fourth article in our series about King County Superior Court Case Schedules. Last week we discussed the Confirmation of Issues. Today we’re discussing the fourth event on your Case Schedule, the deadline for Hearing Motions to Change Case Assignment Area.
Thinking back on when you filed your case, or received notice from the your…
Drowning in clutter?
A new study finds that objects don’t bring you happiness, but buying experiences actually may:
“[E]xperiential purchases, such as a meal out or theater tickets, result in increased well-being because they satisfy higher order needs, specifically the need for social connectedness and vitality — a feeling of being alive.” According to psychology professor Ryan Howell, “Purchased…
This is the second article in our series about King County Superior Court Schedules. Last week we briefly discussed what the Case Schedule is and the role it plays in your case. Today we’re discussing the first two events on your Case Schedule.
Funnily, your case schedule will tell you…
This is the final article in our series on what forms you need to file for temporary orders in your divorce case. Last week we went over the Proposed Order of Child Support. Today we discuss the Washington Child Support Worksheets.
WHY YOU NEED IT
You must attach a completed Washington Child…
Yes, you can. The rules for Fannie Mae state that if there is 12 months of payment history of the spousal support AND there is proof in the decree stating three more years of continuing spousal support from the date of closing, the spousal support may be used as income to qualify.
There can be exceptions…
