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Paternity
Establishing Paternity in Washington: What You Need…Establishing paternity is a crucial step for many families in Washington, especially for unmarried parents or those uncertain of their parental rights and responsibilities.…
Custody
Child Custody By The Numbers: Stats Every…The end of a marriage or relationship is never easy, especially when children are involved. For parents facing a divorce or separation, the process…
Early Assessment
Paternity vs APRWhen two people have a child together but later decide to separate, establishing parental responsibilities can become complex. In cases involving uncertainty about the…
Program Insights
LLP Monthly Report - Issue 4The Colorado Licensed Legal Paraprofessional (LLP) initiative is a pioneering program authorized by the Colorado Supreme Court, creating a new class of legal service…
Parental Alienation
Parental Alienation Laws in Washington: Your Legal…Parental alienation, a term describing efforts by one parent to disrupt a child’s relationship with the other parent, is a complex and emotionally charged…
Adoption
Key Considerations in Step-Parent AdoptionStep-parent adoption is the most common form of adoption in the United States, accounting for approximately 50% of all private adoptions. This process allows…
Divorce
Healing In The Workplace: Insights From Haeli…Join us as Caroline Germano, Marketing & Communications Manager at Modern Family Law, sits down with Haeli Harris, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist,…
Divorce
Blended Families: Strategies for a Happy, Harmonious…Blended families are becoming increasingly common in the U.S., with approximately 16% of children living in stepfamilies, according to the Pew Research Center. While…
Custody
Parenting Plan Considerations: Traveling With Your New…Blended families, formed by the union of two individuals with children from previous relationships, are increasingly common in today’s society. Traveling with a new…
LLP
Expanding Legal Access: Insights On Colorado's LLP…The third LinkedIn Live Virtual Panel event hosted by Modern Family Law highlighted the experiences of Colorado’s pioneering Licensed Legal Paraprofessionals (LLPs). Led by…
Divorce
Ghosted: Dealing With A Non-Responsive Ex During…Divorce is rarely easy, but navigating it with a non-responsive or “ghosting” ex can make the process especially challenging. Ghosting—where one person suddenly cuts…
Divorce
Haunted By Uncertainty: Why Divorce Can Feel…Divorce is one of life’s most challenging experiences, filled with a mix of intense emotions. Topping that list for many is fear. While emotions…
Employee Spotlight
Empathy In Action: Diana McCormick's Sales Strategy…In this interview, Diana McCormick, Sales Manager at Modern Family Law, sits down with Marketing & Communications Manager Caroline Germano to discuss her role,…
Annulment
Declarations of Invalidity (Annulments) In WashingtonWhile divorce is the most common means of ending a marriage, certain situations call for a different approach: a declaration of invalidity, often referred…
Annulment
When it comes to ending a marriage, most people think of divorce. However, there is another option for some: annulment. While both annulment and…
Mediation
Divorce is a complex and emotional journey that many couples face. One of the methods couples can choose to facilitate their divorce process is…
LLP
Advocating With Compassion: Janet Price's Journey As…In this insightful interview, Janet Price, a Licensed Legal Paraprofessional (LLP) at Modern Family Law, sits down with Marketing & Communications Manager Caroline Germano…
Program Insights
LLP Monthly Report - Issue 3The Colorado Licensed Legal Paraprofessional (LLP) initiative is a pioneering program authorized by the Colorado Supreme Court, creating a new class of legal service…
Divorce
Debt, Divorce, and Washington Law: How to…Divorce is a life-altering process that impacts every aspect of a person’s life, including finances. In Washington, the division of debt can be just…