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Public policy in Washington is that children should benefit from both parents’ financial support even if their parents are no longer together romantically. In many cases, child support is paid by one parent to the other. There are general rules …

Common law marriage is a marital union without a marriage license and other legal requirements. Generally, the parties must live together and hold themselves out to be spouses. Many states have abolished common law marriages, but a few still allow …

Stress, conflicts, lack of peer support — there are dozens of factors that can contribute to a divorce. But many people don’t realize that their choice of profession could also influence their likelihood of staying married. Here’s a breakdown …

When negotiating custody over a child, it’s important for all parties to understand the language and terminology that will be used in court, among lawyers or social workers, and in the documents that govern your arrangement. There are two distinct …

If you are involved in a divorce or child custody case, the time may come that you need to serve your ex or that you are served with legal papers yourself. Washington State has specific rules that must be followed …