Registering as domestic partners in Washington allows qualifying unmarried couples to hold the legal rights that married couples enjoy under state (but not federal) law. Originally created for same-sex couples, who could not legally marry in Washington before 2012,...
Month: March 2020
What Is the Role of a Parenting Evaluator in a Washington Divorce?
Divorce can be very difficult, especially when there are children involved. If there is a dispute over custody, the court has a duty to ensure that the child is placed in a safe environment with a qualified parent. In these situations, a parenting evaluator plays an...
CORONAVIRUS – COVID-19 – CLIENT SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
As our local communities within Western, Washington; our state; our nation; and our world confront the complex and devastating impact of Coronavirus – COVID-19 – we want to express our heartfelt empathy for those suffering and our well wishes to everyone. BOTTIMORE...
How Does Washington’s Community Property Law Apply to Pension Benefits?
Divorce often involves the distribution of assets to each spouse. While some states divide assets fairly (equitable distribution states), a few are community property states, such as Washington, where all marital property is divided 50/50. One of the biggest personal...