An uncontested divorce is easier than a contested divorce, but do not think that means it will be easy. Agreeing to divorce is only the first step in the process, and there are many things that need to be discussed and agreed upon before you are finished. You need to come to an agreement over […] The post Tips for Successfully Negotiating Terms in Your Uncontested Divorce Agreement in Seattle appeared first on Seattle Divorce Services ..read more

When divorcing or separating parents sit down to negotiate their parenting plan, they often do not know what the future may bring. One or both spouses may remarry, and there may be career changes or relocations. The children will grow, get involved in activities, and establish friendships and other relationships. The parenting plan that made […] The post How to Modify Child Custody in Washington State appeared first on Seattle Divorce Services ..read more

Child custody is one of the most difficult aspects of living apart from your co-parent. Differences of opinion over what is a healthy living environment for a child are common, but some of these differences can involve fundamental concerns over the child’s safety and well-being. In crisis situations, parents have the option to pursue emergency […] The post What You Need to Know About Emergency Custody Orders appeared first on Seattle Divorce Services ..read more

As people prepare for divorce, one of the things that gets overlooked is what will happen with their relationships outside of their marriage. Friendships, relationships with members of your extended family, and parents of your children’s friends can suffer as a result of your divorce. While this may be unavoidable to some extent, there are […] The post Who Gets to Keep the Friendships in a Divorce? appeared first on Seattle Divorce Services ..read more

We all know that couple who is staying together for the sake of their kids. It’s understandable – divorce can be very hard on kids and no one wants to introduce instability and uncertainty into their lives. Unfortunately, parents who offer this rationalization for staying in an unhealthy marriage are overlooking the obvious and immediate […] The post Why Divorce Is Better Than Staying Married for the Kids’ Sake appeared first on Seattle Divorce Services ..read more

The financial ramifications of your divorce will be significant. There is the division of property, which applies not only to who gets to keep the house and other possessions but also who will be entitled to keep other financial assets and who will be obligated to pay the debts. Then there is paying the bills […] The post 6 Important Steps to Protect Yourself Financially While Divorcing appeared first on Seattle Divorce Services ..read more

One of the most common questions we receive when parents are divorcing is whether the court will require payment of retroactive or “back” child support. This question often arises in situations where the parents have been separated for a significant period of time prior to beginning divorce or custody proceedings, with one parent being the […] The post Can Child Support be Retroactive? appeared first on Seattle Divorce Services ..read more

When parents used to divorce, the typical arrangement used to be that one parent (typically the mother) would be awarded primary custody of the children while the other parent would have visitation rights. The parent with visitation rights would then pay child support to the parent with primary custody.  Today, however, it is widely accepted […] The post How is Child Support Calculated When We Have Equal Parenting? appeared first on Seattle Divorce Services ..read more

You may have heard the terms “Judge Pro Tem” or “Commissioner Pro Tem” in the context of family law cases. Like many legal terms, these words are perhaps made more obscure by the use of latin. However, you do not need to be alarmed – it is not nearly as complicated as it sounds. A […] The post What Is A Commissioner or Judge Pro Tem? appeared first on Seattle Divorce Services ..read more

When getting divorced and negotiating custody, it’s impossible to foresee everything that the future will bring. You have to make custody arrangements based on your current situation and what’s best for your child. Months or years later, however, you or your ex-spouse may be considering moving out of state. This can have a significant impact […] The post Moving Out-of-State and Custody appeared first on Seattle Divorce Services ..read more