Over the last few decades, the parameters of the word “family” have evolved to keep up with the progress we’ve made in society. Blended families are now much more common and same-sex marriage is now legal across the nation. An unsettled question until recently has...
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Year: 2020
Domestic Violence Protection Orders: Who Can Obtain One?
It is an unfortunate reality that many people live in danger of violence from a family member, spouse or other person close to them. One thing a victim can do to seek relief is to obtain a domestic violence protection order. In Washington State, a DVPO can be obtained...
Estate Planning During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The spread of COVID-19 across Washington and the rest of the country has understandably caused many people to fear for their own health and that of their families. The virus also has been a wake-up call for people to get their financial affairs in order. Perhaps it...
Will Coronavirus Quarantine Lead to More Divorces?
The longer the COVID-19 quarantine goes on, the more rumblings we’re hearing in the media that a spike in divorce rates is coming, and there is some evidence that it could become a reality. Take New York, the state with by far the most coronavirus cases in the...
Tips for Co-Parenting During the COVID-19 Crisis
Even in the best of times, it may be hard for divorced or separated people to juggle their responsibilities under a court-ordered co-parenting plan. The coronavirus pandemic has amplified the challenge, adding even more stress to parents’ and children’s lives and...
COVID-19 Crisis Speeds Washington’s Adoption of Remote Online Notarization
Notaries, who play critical roles in administering oaths, witnessing signings and authenticating documents, have always had to perform their jobs in person. But even before the spread of the coronavirus, legislation was in the works in Washington State to allow for...
UNITED WE STAND: George Floyd – Representative of Systemic Racism
George Floyd – Representative of Systemic Racism At BOTTIMORE & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C.– we recognize the crisis and pain within our local communities and our Nation – in the wake of the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, MN. Locally, in Tacoma, WA, we mourn...
CO-PARENTING DURING A PANDEMIC
At BOTTIMORE & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., we understand the strains and opportunities of co-parenting – magnified by the Coronavirus – COVID-19 – Pandemic. For help, please click on the Links below: Governor Inslee’s Proclamation Regarding Child Visitation and Remedial...
Legal Requirements for Washington Parents Who Relocate with Children
If you are a parent in Washington State with custody of a child and wish to relocate with that child, you must give notice to anyone else — usually the other parent — who has joint custody, equal parenting time or visitation rights under an existing court order. The...
How a Prenuptial Agreement Can Protect You
Nobody likes to think about divorce before entering into a marriage, but an increasing number of couples do just that, with a prenuptial agreement. This agreement can be used to set terms for the disposition of property, debts and other responsibilities when a...