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Divorce and Property
- Getting “Back Out There” Takes Time After A Divorce
- Study: A Bad Marriage Can Make Your Arthritis Worse?
- Women Divorcing After 50 – A New Trend?
- West Seattle’s Swinery Changes Hands As Owner Divorces
- Study: Divorce Can Be Contagious?
Domestic Violence
- Beacon Hill Woman With Domestic Violence History Shoots Husband, Herself
- Study: Domestic Violence Increases Abortion Rate For Abused Women
- Washington State Representative Geoff Simpson Charged With Domestic Assault
- 75-Year-Old Ballard Man Kills Elderly Wife, Himself
- Five Out Of Seven 2010 Seattle Homicides Have Domestic Violence Connection
Child Custody and Support
- US Official In Talks With Japan Regarding International Child Custody Issues
- Study: How Divorce Can Affect The Behavior of Teens
- Two Washington State Boys Taken By Father Violating Restraining Order
- Seattle Times: Are Ex-Stepchildren Still Considered Family?
Mediation
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Divorce and Property
- Washington Divorce & 529 Plans: What Happens To Kids’ College Savings?
- Washington Spousal Maintenance: Will I Have To Pay Alimony?
- Pets As Property In Washington Divorce: Who Gets The Dog?
- The Marital Home: Who Gets The House In Washington Divorce?
- Divorce After A Lengthy Marriage Holds Unique Challenges
Domestic Violence
- Financial Abuse: A Form Of Spousal Emotional Abuse
- Why Do Some Spouses Stay In Abusive Relationships?
- False Allegations Of Domestic Violence And Domestic Abuse In Washington State
- Washington State Domestic Violence Resources
- Men Can Also Be The Victims Of Domestic Violence And Abuse
Child Custody and Support
- Medical Marijuana Use Can Jeopardize Washington Child Custody Cases
- Is There A Bias Against Dads In Washington Child Custody Cases?
- What Are Some Common Child Visitation Schedules In Washington?
- How Does A Washington Judge Determine A Child’s Best Interests?
- International Family Relocation And Child Custody In Washington
Mediation
- Four Reasons Divorce Mediation Might Not Be For You
- The Three Major Steps Of The Divorce Mediation Process
- Divorce Mediation Could Be Better For And Easier On Your Children
- Four Common Divorce Mediation Myths
- Religious Differences Complicate The Washington Divorce Mediation Process
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Seattle Legal Blog: Divorce, Child Custody, Domestic Violence & Mediation
This Seattle divorce legal blog is updated several times a month to keep our clients and potential clients up-to-date on the lastest developments, news stories, and information related to our practice areas: Seattle divorce, Seattle child custody, Seattle divorce mediation, and Seattle domestic violence. These short, informative, and easy-to-understand blog entries strive to keep our readers knowledgeable about Washington divorce law and their own cases.Domestic Violence
Beacon Hill Woman With Domestic Violence History Shoots Husband, Herself
A woman shot her husband and then herself on Beacon Hill in Seattle this week after a domestic dispute. Washington Police say that the woman had a history of crime, illegal weapons possession, and felony - and that both the man and who had a history of domestic violence.Homeless Domestic Abuse Victim Now Seattle University Graduate
Seattle resident Mary Guiberson not only overcame a hard life of domestic violence, drug addiction, and homelessness - she also became educated and started to help women who need help in Washington State in the same ways that she did years ago.Spokesman-Review: Sexual Assault Underreported
By comparing the number of reported instances of sexual assault and the number of women seeking counseling for sexual assault, it is clear that women in Washington state, especially college-aged women, do not report instances of sexual assault and domestic abuse.Seattle Temporary Housing Options for Domestic Violence Victims
If you are the victim of domestic violence in Seattle, there are options for you. You do not have to stay in the abusive situation. The City of Seattle provides housing for survivors of domestic violence and offers assistance with developing a safety plan.Discreet Consult
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News
- The More Daughters, The More Likely A Divorce?...Posted on 9/9/2010
- Your Voice Can Tell The Story Of How You Are Coping With Divorce...Posted on 9/8/2010
- Divorces Rates Fell In 2009 – Change Could Be Caused By Weak Economy...Posted on 9/7/2010
- Study: Bad Economy And Job Loss Exacerbates Domestic Violence...Posted on 8/17/2010
- Divorce And Property: Who Gets The Dog?...Posted on 8/11/2010
FAQs
Divorce and Property
- How Long Does It Take To Get Divorced In Washington State?
- What Forms Do I Need To Fill Out In A Washington Divorce?
- What Is A No Fault Divorce? Can I Get A No Fault Divorce In Washington?
Domestic Violence
- What Is Emotional Abuse?
- What Is Verbal Abuse?
- What Is The Legal Definition Of Domestic Violence In Washington State?
Child Custody and Support
- What could lead to restricted visitation with my child in Washington State?
- What is the difference between legal custody and physical custody?
- What if both parents want custody of their children after a divorce?