Custody

...Unlike some states that distinguish between sole and joint custody, Washington courts focus on decision-making authority, the child’s residential schedule, and conflict resolution methods…

Divorce

...Co-Parenting Caroline: Returning to more traditional couples therapy, you have mentioned co-parenting, custody, and children a few times. How do you think couples therapy…

Custody

...co-parenting relationships, and prioritizing the children’s emotional health. Introduction To Custody Exchanges Custody exchanges refer to the moments when children move from one parent’s…

Custody

...the multifaceted world of child custody. Understanding Legal Custody Legal custody is a critical component of parenting after separation or divorce, granting a parent…

Common Law

...We will still address the parenting side, including decision-making, parenting time, and child support. If you have shared finances but did not meet the…

Family Law

...pertain to parenting time or schedules such as: failing to timely cease parenting time; keeping the children overnight during the other parent’s parenting time;…

Early Assessment

...(or “APR” for short) is an umbrella term for three key areas of domestic relations cases involving children: parenting time, decision-making, and child support.…

Military Divorce

Divorce is a complicated process from dividing assets and agreeing on parenting time, to spousal maintenance and contested separations. Many factors make divorce cumbersome…

Early Assessment

...fun. Therefore, courts view parenting time as a responsibility, too. Parenting time is set for the non-custodial parent to become fully involved in a…

Family Law

...familiar with the anxiety and stress surrounding exchanges and parenting time. Shelter in Place orders has only increased the stress and anxiety of these…

Technology

...Co-parenting can be challenging, especially during and after a divorce. Fortunately, technology offers online parenting tools that can help manage schedules, communication, and expenses.…

Uncontested

...on a parenting plan is often a big hurdle, but doing so can lead to healthier co-parenting relationships, which is the foundation of any…

Family Law

...is about allocations of parental responsibilities. For parenting time, a person grappling with substance abuse issues will often have their parenting restricted in some…

Non-Traditional Family Law

...into the law regarding gender roles and parenting of young children. Towards the end of the 20th century, the presumption fell out of favor…

Visitation

...for a less conflict-filled holiday while co-parenting during this crisis. Remember, Children Are Sensitive If you find yourself sharing parenting time during the pandemic,…

Divorce

...bonds will grow with time and consistent effort, but it’s important to set realistic expectations about the pace of these developments. 4. Have a…

Military Divorce

...Long-Distance Parenting Plan A standard parenting plan may not be practical for a military family. A military parenting plan must be detailed and flexible,…

Divorce

...way. If you’re unsure about how to reach out to your child during a divorce or child custody battle, consider drawing or painting with…