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Managing Your Holiday Custody Schedule

Goldberg Jones December 21, 2020 Child Custody, Everyday Dads Leave a Comment

There are many things divorced parents can do to successfully navigate their holiday custody schedule—and not so successfully.

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12 Dos & Don’ts To Protect Visitation

Goldberg Jones December 9, 2020 Child Custody, Featured Posts Leave a Comment

The most harrowing part of many divorces is the fight for child custody and visitation. Here are some dos and don’ts to strengthen your case.

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Surviving Thanksgiving for Divorced Dads

Goldberg Jones November 19, 2020 Child Custody, Everyday Dads Leave a Comment

Thanksgiving and other holidays can be tough times for newly divorced dads. Here are some tips and strategies to get through a difficult stretch.

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We Disagree On When To Send the Kids Back to School During COVID

Goldberg Jones October 22, 2020 Child Custody, Divorce, Featured Posts, Goldberg Jones Radio, Spotlight Leave a Comment

“My wife thinks the kids should go back to school, but I’d like them to continue with remote learning. Is there anything I can do?”

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Can We Stop A Parent From Moving Away?

Goldberg Jones June 16, 2020 Child Custody, Goldberg Jones Radio Leave a Comment

What happens if you have shared custody and the other parent wants to relocate with your child? Can you stop your ex from moving away?

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Long-Distance Co-Parenting During COVID-19

Goldberg Jones June 2, 2020 Child Custody Leave a Comment

Long-distance co-parenting is tough during the best of times, but with COVID-19 restrictions, parents face an even tougher challenge.

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Criminal Charges and Child Custody

Goldberg Jones May 18, 2020 Child Custody Leave a Comment

Criminal charges often have a major impact on custody cases. The legal mire of new Seattle Seahawk Quinton Dunbar may show us how.

How Coronavirus Affects Custody Plans

Goldberg Jones April 6, 2020 Child Custody, Spotlight Leave a Comment

We’re seeing all kinds of new family law questions pop up right now. One of the most frequent is how to handle custody issues in the age of coronavirus?

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Preparing for a Divorce Consultation

Goldberg Jones January 24, 2020 Child Custody, Divorce, Featured Posts 1 Comment

The initial consultation is an opportunity to get your questions answered and help you better understand how your circumstances affect the divorce process.

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Stepfathers’ Rights in Seattle [Infographic]

Goldberg Jones December 11, 2019 Child Custody Leave a Comment

Stepfathers often spend decades providing love, support, and guidance to children. In divorce, it feels like your work, dedication, and sacrifice disappear.

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Paternal Grandparents

Goldberg Jones October 15, 2019 Child Custody Leave a Comment

For families going through divorce, the relationship between children and grandparents strongly correlates with where the child resides.

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What Are My Custody Rights If I Was In Prison?

Goldberg Jones October 7, 2019 Child Custody, Goldberg Jones Radio Leave a Comment

Child custody cases can be complicated. Courts consider many factors when making this decision. But what are your custody rights if you have been in prison?

What Is Joint Custody?

Goldberg Jones August 14, 2019 Child Custody Leave a Comment

Sometimes referred to as shared custody, the courts award parental rights and responsibilities to both parents. This means they share the duties of raising their child.

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My Son Wants To Move In With Me, Can He?

Goldberg Jones August 7, 2019 Child Custody, Featured Posts, Goldberg Jones Radio Leave a Comment

My teenage son doesn’t want to live with his mom anymore, can he move in with me? Does the court take his desires into account?

Texts as Evidence in Divorce And Custody Cases?

Goldberg Jones May 29, 2019 Child Custody, Divorce, Goldberg Jones Radio Leave a Comment

“My ex is abusive to my daughter. She keeps sending text messages that say that she can’t handle my daughter, that she doesn’t want her, and that she is going to give her up to the state.”

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Ex Refusing Court Ordered Visitation?

Goldberg Jones May 17, 2019 Child Custody, Featured Posts, Goldberg Jones Radio Leave a Comment

“I’m supposed to have my daughter every other weekend, but my wife hasn’t let me see her at all. How do I force my wife to let me see my child?”

Ex Can’t Afford To Fly Child Home After Visitation

Goldberg Jones April 30, 2019 Child Custody Leave a Comment

His ex had holiday visitation with their child in another state. Now she claims she can’t afford to fly the kid back home. What can he do?

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Will Courts Separate Siblings?

Goldberg Jones April 25, 2019 Child Custody, Featured Posts 1 Comment

Divorce throws a child’s world into upheaval, but what about cases of split custody? Will the court really separate siblings?

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What are the Odds of Getting Primary Custody?

Goldberg Jones April 9, 2019 Child Custody Leave a Comment

The law is neutral as written, but the common perception is that they favor mothers in custody cases. So what are a father’s odds of getting full custody?

Can I Still Smoke Weed? Legal Marijuana & Child Custody

Goldberg Jones February 5, 2019 Child Custody, Featured Posts Leave a Comment

Though marijuana use in Washington State is now legal, it carries a stigma, and, like it or not, can still impact child custody cases. Here’s how.

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Parenting Plans And Relocation

Goldberg Jones October 22, 2018 Child Custody, Goldberg Jones Radio Leave a Comment

To quote our founding partner, “You don’t need a parenting plan until you NEED a parenting plan.” Read on to find out why they’re so important.

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“I Feel Like I’m Being Set Up”

Goldberg Jones September 28, 2018 Child Custody, Goldberg Jones Radio Leave a Comment

“I feel like I’m being set up. My wife’s saying she’s going to take my boys and move them to California. Can she actually do that?”

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Why Having a Father is Important

Goldberg Jones September 19, 2018 Child Custody, Featured Posts, Paternity Leave a Comment

We all know that parents have a huge impact on a child’s life, but why is it important for kids to have fathers present and accounted for?This isn’t to say a child is raised without a father can’t be happy and successful, it’s about increasing the odds.

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Do I Need a Parenting Plan If We Weren’t Married?

Goldberg Jones September 6, 2018 Child Custody, Divorce, Goldberg Jones Radio Leave a Comment

A parenting plan lays out where a child lives, who has decision-making powers, financial obligations, and more. Do unmarried parents need a parenting plan?

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How Can I Obtain Custody of My Child?

Goldberg Jones August 12, 2018 Child Custody Leave a Comment

The timing, route, and cost depends on the facts surrounding your case, where your child is, and the laws of the state where you want legal action.

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Stay at Home Dad Get Full Custody?

Goldberg Jones June 24, 2018 Child Custody, Goldberg Jones Radio Leave a Comment

I’ve been a stay at home dad for 2 years, my wife filed for divorce recently, and I don’t know if I have a shot at custody or if Washington favors the mom?

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“Do I have any rights to see these kids?”

Goldberg Jones June 15, 2018 Child Custody, Goldberg Jones Radio Leave a Comment

I had a chemical dependency, I haven’t seen my kids since 2004 because their grandparents got custody. Can I see them? What are my rights?

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What Does A Parenting Plan Include?

Goldberg Jones May 23, 2018 Child Custody, Featured Posts Leave a Comment

What does a parenting plan include? After a divorce, this document lays out all of the custody, residential time, and visitation regarding your children.

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Passports for Minors & Child Custody

Goldberg Jones March 8, 2018 Child Custody, Featured Posts Leave a Comment

Your ex planning to take the kids out of the country can be a scary proposition. Knowing your rights and legal options will help put your mind at ease.

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Child Custody Hearings

Goldberg Jones August 11, 2017 Child Custody, Featured Posts 3 Comments

Child custody hearings are hugely important, but what should you expect? What questions will you be asked? How do you need to prepare?

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Can Ex Keep Your Child From Playing Sports?

Goldberg Jones May 19, 2017 Child Custody, Featured Posts 7 Comments

Sports are important to a lot of kids, but can your ex step in and stop your child from playing sports or participating in other activities?

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5 Co-Parenting Strategies For Divorced Parents

Goldberg Jones May 12, 2017 Child Custody, Featured Posts 1 Comment

You may never want to see your ex again after the divorce, but when there are kids, co-parenting is a way of life. Here’s how to survive.

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6 Tips To Keep Custody Exchanges Civil

Goldberg Jones May 5, 2017 Child Custody, Featured Posts Leave a Comment

If you have kids, custody exchanges after divorce are going to be a fact of life. They’re not always easy, but here are some ways to keep things civil.

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Right Of First Refusal

Goldberg Jones April 21, 2017 Child Custody, Featured Posts 5 Comments

When it comes to child custody, what is a right of first refusal, and how does it impact how much time you spend with your kids?

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When Your Ex Denies Visitation

Goldberg Jones February 24, 2017 Child Custody Leave a Comment

What happens when your ex wants to deny your legal rights for visitation as a father? You have options. We can help you fight back.

Child Custody In LGBT Divorce: What To Know

Goldberg Jones January 27, 2017 Child Custody, Featured Posts Leave a Comment

Laws governing child custody in same-sex divorce vary from state to state. Here’s what you need to know on the topic in Washington.

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Mistakes That Hurt Child Custody

Goldberg Jones January 20, 2017 Child Custody, Featured Posts Leave a Comment

Too often, blunders or errors in judgment have huge ramifications. With that in mind, here are seven common mistakes that hurt child custody cases.

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Does Filing A Motion For Contempt Protect Parental Rights?

Goldberg Jones January 6, 2017 Child Custody, Child Support Leave a Comment

Just because you win a child custody case doesn’t mean abides by the court order. A motion for contempt is one tool to keep everyone in line.

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Can My Ex Relocate w/ the Kids?

Goldberg Jones August 31, 2016 Child Custody Leave a Comment

My ex-wife wants to move to another state for work, but I don’t want them to. How can I stop this?

Can Non-Biological Parents Win Custody?

Goldberg Jones June 17, 2016 Child Custody, Paternity 8 Comments

Child custody disputes can be heated, contentious affairs. But what if you’re not a biological parent? Do you even have a chance to win guardianship?

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Can Fathers Win Custody In Washington?

Goldberg Jones June 3, 2016 Child Custody Leave a Comment

There’s a perception that mothers have the upper hand in child custody cases. Is that true? Is it even worth it for a father to try to get guardianship?

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Guardian Ad Litem: What You Need To Know

Goldberg Jones April 7, 2016 Child Custody Leave a Comment

In divorce and custody suits, a guardian ad litem may come in to look after the best interest of any children involved. Here’s what you need to be aware of.

Establishing Paternity in Washington

Goldberg Jones February 2, 2016 Child Custody, Paternity Leave a Comment

Discussing how establishing paternity works in Washington State and the importance of a father’s influence in a child’s life.

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Can She Move Away With the Kids?

Goldberg Jones January 15, 2016 Child Custody, Divorce, Featured Posts Leave a Comment

Can the parent with primary custody move away to another state? Is there something I can do to stop them from leaving?

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Custody, Parenting Plans, and Jursidiction

Goldberg Jones February 14, 2014 Child Custody, Goldberg Jones Radio Leave a Comment

The non-biological child will not be subject to the parenting plan. Ultimately if the step-child’s biological father isn’t in the picture, the best avenue to pursue would be adoption.

The State of Kansas Seeking Child Support from Sperm Donor

Goldberg Jones January 4, 2013 Child Custody Leave a Comment

Fighting to be absolved of his legal status as a parent, Marotta isn’t a father trying to skip out on responsibility. Marotta was a sperm donor

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5 Signs of Parental Alienation

Goldberg Jones October 30, 2012 Child Custody Leave a Comment

What are some of the signs of paretnal alienation? We look at the top 5.

Can My Ex Relocate w/ My Daughter?

Goldberg Jones August 11, 2012 Child Custody, Goldberg Jones Radio Leave a Comment

A parenting plan provides the foundation for how you and your ex will share custody and parenting responsibilities.

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Cheapest Way to Get a Divorce in Seattle?

Goldberg Jones June 4, 2012 Child Custody, Goldberg Jones Radio Leave a Comment

The cheapest way to keep the costs down in a divorce is for the two of you to educate and prepare yourself as much as possible for the process.

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Do grandparents have rights in WA?

Goldberg Jones May 7, 2012 Child Custody 2 Comments

Many states have provisions to secure visitation rights for grandparents, Washington, however, does not.

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