Divorce in Washington is often complex. Understanding the law and process beforehand makes things easier.
Both parents have an equal right to pursue custody. If they can’t reach an agreement, the court considers numerous factors.
Child support payments cover the costs of a child's upbringing. They are typically paid to the primary custodial parent.
There is a common perception that a mother has the upper hand in child custody cases. However, the laws don’t favor one parent over the other.
When there's a larger-than-normal pool of property to divide, cases come with higher-than-usual economic risks.
With mediation, you and your spouse will meet with a neutral third party who will help resolve your custody, property, and support issues.
Child Support Modification
A modification can be sought if you are seeking detailed changes to the terms of the Support Order, or if less than two years have passed.
Child Custody Modification
To seek one, you must show a change in circumstances, such as a parent losing a job, a drastic change in income, or a shift in a child’s needs.
A divorce settlement outlines shared parenting, the amount of support one party owes the other, and how to divide assets and debts.
Prenuptial agreements are premarital contracts that dictate how property will be divided in the case of divorce, legal separation, or annulment.
A parenting plan includes custody arrangements, residential time, a visitation schedule, and all other details regarding your children.
